Logistics Manager

Posted:
12/9/2024, 4:05:13 AM

Location(s):
Mississippi, United States ⋅ Jackson, Mississippi, United States ⋅ Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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We are immediately hiring a Logistics Manager - Dedicated Transportation in Meridian, MS, 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: $75,000-$80,000 per year based on experience
  • Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
  • Transportation and Driver Management Experience is Preferred

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

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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!

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Summary
The Manager Logistics is responsible to manage all activities associated with the efficient operation of accounts. This includes P&L responsibility, ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance, employee relations and safety.  

Essential Functions

  • Manage the performance of salaried employees as well as hourly paid employees under his/her responsibility, resolve performance issues, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

  • Collaborate with senior management and customers to determine their needs and expectations and operate the account to meet those demands.

  • Be responsible for the payroll of employees.

  • Analyze weekly and monthly P&L statement to determine account profitability, and provide financial data and weekly operations report to senior management.

  • Be responsible for accounts payable, vendor quotes for purchased materials, and customer invoicing.

  • Hold Safety & Security meetings, provide safety training and ensure compliance with safety regulations.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts


Skills and Abilities

  • Builds and manages effective teams

  • Strong leadership and motivating skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only)

  • Effective interpersonal skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills within a diverse team environment

  • Demonstrates problem solving skills

  • Demonstrates analytical skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to prioritize, structure and schedule tasks to maximize effort and meet deadlines

  • Must be computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word required)

  • Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required

  • Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required


Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma/GED required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred

  • Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required

  • Two (2) years or more managing and leading direct reports required

  • Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations. advanced required

  • Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements. advanced required


DOT Regulated
No

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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:

$75,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$80,000

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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