Consultant Engineer - Finished Vehicle Logistics

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Job Description :

• Summary
• The Consultant Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.

The Role

• •Seeking a motivated individual to help drive the North America Finished Vehicle Logistics team on new projects and on-going support of outbound finished vehicle network engineering
• •The Finished Vehicle Logistics team will focus on:
• •Ensuring systems are accurate
• •Tactical design changes
• •Cost savings analysis and optimizations
• •Creative solutions and purchasing support

What You'll Do

• •Manage finished vehicle routing and distribution across North America, Mexico, and Canada
• •Validate network performance — Actual vs. Forecast
• •Define transportation methods balancing cost, service, and quality
• •Track impact files before and after network redesigns
• •Model using supply chain optimization tools (e.g., Optilogic)
• •Manage large data sets to perform transportation studies
• •Develop business cases with projected cost savings and volume impact
• •Ensure project alignment and timing with other current and deployed initiatives across logistics
• •Ensure regional/global input is received for all major decisions related to logistics processes and systems
• •Root cause issues to identify initiatives that improve process and cost competitiveness
• •Design and run network modeling tools

Required Qualifications

• •2+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• •Project management skills with proven experience leading projects
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales
• •Expert-level proficiency in analytics tools with ability to learn new tools/systems quickly
• •Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
• •Data visualization experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• •Ability to drive long-term projects through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
• •Business process optimization and re-engineering experience
• •Logistics software experience

Essential Functions

Collects data and performs statistical analysis

Maps and documents processes. Recommends and implements process improvement

Establishes and implements performance measures

Manages small and medium size projects

Conducts Supply Chain and/or inventory analysis

Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes

Supports business development and creates efficient designs and solutions

Determines efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, driver and equipment utilization charts

Additional Responsibilities

Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations

Confers with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions

Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools

Assists in the development and delivery of presentations to customers as part of the sales team effort

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Able to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluations criteria for obtaining results

Performs work independently with minimal supervision

Possesses strong technical aptitude

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Comfortable around higher management

Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

Demonstrates problem solving skills

Able to deal with ambiguity

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Fast learner with business acumen

Builds and manages effective teams

Manages Diversity and Inclusion

Possess Managerial courage, approachability

Ability to build strong customer relationships

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Develops and delivers effective presentations

Total Work Systems (TQM)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience

Master's degree preferred Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree

Four (4) years or more related work experience required

Total Work Systems (TQM)

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

• DOT Regulated
• No

Job Category

Engineering

Our Culture & Commitment :

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

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Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range :

85000

Maximum Pay Range :

95000

Benefits Information :

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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Important Note :

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