Senior Logistics Manager of Carrier Management (REMOTE)

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We are immediately hiring a Senior Logistics Manager of Carrier Management (REMOTE) in Desoto or Dallas TX, Nashville TN, Indianapolis IN, or Georgetown KY for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. 

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $89,000.00 - $94,000.00 in addition to a 10% bonus eligibility
• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Additional hours and days as necessary to meet operational demands.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Ryder is seeking a dynamic Senior Logistics Manager to lead our carrier contracting and operational efforts. In this role, you will negotiate and manage contracts with carriers, ensuring they meet their obligations to our client. You will also respond to evolving client needs, leveraging current carrier relationships or sourcing new partners to deliver exceptional service.

This position plays a pivotal role in managing operations and carrier performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic vison to further develop this role, drawing on significant experience in a brokerage or logistics. A strong analytical background is essential, as you’ll be responsible for tracking and interpreting data to make informed decisions, creating actionable plans, and presenting insights to senior management and clients. Experience in excel (advanced), powerbi, & access is REQUIRED.

The Transportation Manager will be responsible for developing/refining the procurement strategy for a number of our Fortune 500 client. This position will work hand-in-hand with strong mentors, talented local operations teams, and supply chain engineers to design, implement, and maintain best in class transportation solutions. Develop and maintain a network of carriers and be responsible to foster the relationship while engaging them on the best opportunities for our mutual success. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in FTL/LTL operationally and solid market intelligence while also being aware of current market conditions as well as forecasted changes.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the liaison between the carrier and operations. This includes understanding what both the carrier and operations needs are in order to align the relationships, acting on behalf of the carrier and/or operations when presenting and educating what the benefits are of building the business relationship 30%, Carrier analysis, price, and service negotiations 20%, Interaction with internal operations and support services teams - Promoting strategic procurement vision for operations portfolio 20%, & Assisting with RFP creation and responsibility for analysis and collaborate on strategic carrier selection.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for innovation and problem-solving in logistics, we’d love to hear from you!

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