Planner FLEX at Ryder System

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Summary

This 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.

Essential Functions

• All day monitoring of trip progression and resource utilization. Utilizing Geotab, RyderDrive 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 routes 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 headhauls, 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.
• Strong organizational, follow-up and computer skills required.
• Ability to work self directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to learn new IT systems.
• Anticipate, recognize and deal efficiently with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group or situation level.
• Ability to accurately analyze situation and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with customers, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to meet or exceed team /driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required General
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain
• Four (4) years to Six (6) years or more of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field. preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Route Planning, required
• Knowledge of DOT requirements, required

Travel: 1-10%

DOT Regulated: None

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.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

Maximum Pay Range:

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.

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.

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