Logistics Planner - Dedicated Transportation (Rolling Schedule Overnight)

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This is an overnight rolling schedule. Work hours 12am-12pm. Onsite in Oklahoma City. The Logistics Planner FLEX position is responsible for the planning of routes and scheduling of resources, resource optimization for multiple accounts across zone(s), identifying available capacity and determining and executing on the best allocation of people, trucks, and freight for increased revenue and profitability. In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases, we are proud to offer : comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development, regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering, the stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide, and an additional day of paid time off for military veterans.

We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our customer's expectations. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for you. You must be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values : Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. The ability to embrace and utilize technology as part of your daily routine is crucial. In addition, you are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.

Essential Functions : All day monitoring of trip progression and resource utilization. Utilizing Geotab, Ryder Drive to make sure drivers are staying on schedule and coordinating when needed with the Driver Manager in cases where drivers are not adhering to schedule or there are service failures. Taking feedback from Driver Manager on driver issues with routes (bridges, tolls etc.). Making adjustments when needed to route that impact driver payroll. Manage equipment by selecting the trailer and driver for the freight, coordinate through Equipment Manager in order to select the optimal equipment / truck / trailer for operational efficiency and profitability. Making certain application fits the equipment and it is not in for repair or PMs. Efficiently assign loads to drivers to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction and driver retention for assigned market areas. Including monitoring ongoing freight optimization based on current loads in progress. Must show fiscal responsibility to Ryder and customer when selecting routes along with favorably assigning work to drivers that best fit schedule, application and location. Responsible for working with Account Management and / or backhaul coordination team to develop executable solution to increase revenue or bottom-line financial performance through third-party freight, backhauls, or head hauls, by leveraging increased resource utilization or idle capacity. Develop freight / delivery recovery plan for customer shipments when issues arise either enroute or before departure by working with the customer through the Account Management team or Customer Service team.

Additional Responsibilities : Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities : Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with employees, peers and management. Required. Strong organizational, follow-up and computer skills required. Required. Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision. Required. Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. Required. Ability to learn new IT systems. Required. Anticipate, recognize and deal efficiently with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group or situation level. Required. Ability to accurately analyze situation and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Required. Ability to adapt to changing environments. Required. Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with customers, vendors, and peers. Required. Ability to meet or exceed team / driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Required.

Qualifications : H.S. Diploma / GED, Required. Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics, Preferred. Four (4) years to Six (6) years or more in in transportation, logistics or supply chain. Required. Route Planning Advanced, Required. Knowledge of DOT requirements Intermediate, Required.

Job Category : Logistics

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 : $65K Maximum Pay Range : $65K 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.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note : Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and / or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Security Notice for Applicants : Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com / careers . Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754. Current Employees : If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.