Routing Engineer

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2 positions – one onsite in Coppell, TX or Irving, TX, and one fully remote (nationwide).

Monday – Friday, 2:00 am – 10:00 am CST.

This position supports Ryder Continuous Improvement culture by performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The engineer processes orders from customers utilizing automated processes and leverages routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. The role interfaces with operating teams across the country and collaborates with counterparts within the engineering team.

The engineer will complete continuous improvement projects supporting the CI initiatives of the broader team and learn engineering methodologies through mentorship.

• Dedicated resource performing daily route planning for operating teams, leveraging automated processes and using transportation modeling software.
• Monitor electronic processing of order files from customers and processing of completed routes back to DTS operating teams.
• Produce optimal, executable, multi‑stop dedicated routes based on pre‑determined parameters and customer orders provided within a defined period of time.
• Responsible for route planning for multiple sessions per day for multiple locations for 1 or more customers, typically taking 1 to 2 hours each session.
• Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, and Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Effective interpersonal skills, change implementation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results.
• Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or in related discipline).
• 2 years or more in related work experience in the transportation or supply chain industry.
• 0 to 1 year in transportation experience (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Intermediate.
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (Power
  
  BI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX etc.) – beginner, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Lean core tools/processes (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) – beginner, preferred.

• 0%–5%

• Pay Type:
  
  Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: 70,000
• Maximum Pay Range: 75,000

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) plan. For more information about benefits, please see Ryder’s benefits summary.

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.

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a  email address. Ryder will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app, or online questionnaire. 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