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Summary
The Carrier Development Associate I will be responsible for the initial qualification and ongoing maintenance for all of Ryder's transactional transportation service providers. This position will be responsible to link qualified carriers to the best solutions and maintain centralized database. 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. Directly engage with supply chain professionals within many of the World's leading transportation service providers. The Carrier Development Coordinator will develop and maintain a tremendous network of service providers and be responsible to foster the relationship while engaging them on the best opportunities for our mutual success.

Essential Functions

• Qualify carriers for use within the Freight Management Group through industry related tools. Communicate results of the carrier qualification with the appropriate Freight Management team member. Continually monitor carriers being utilized and collaboratively work with leadership on transportation providers that can no longer be utilized in portfolio. Assist with claims management through to resolution both internally and externally

• Proactively identify carriers that may be a fit for projects, new & existing business opportunities, and the overall Freight Management portfolio of carriers utilizing provided industry tools. Conduct mini-RFP for Freight Management team where applicable. Have phone discussions with transportation providers on their needs, operating areas, types of services offered, and frequency of capacity to align with opportunities

• Ensure that all data entry is documented in CRM, ERP, or TMS where appropriate for each carrier

• Work collaboratively with Freight Management team members and Procurement department to determine best transportation provider mix for each opportunity

Additional Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement in all segments of the business

• Ensures that transportation providers are in compliance of Federal, State, and Local regulations and that they align with the business needs

• Maintain a positive employee related climate and maintain a customer satisfaction index at a World Class Level

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates problem solving skills

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required

• Bachelor's degree preferred Business, Logistics, or related field of study

• Two (2) years or more Business related experience required

Travel
None

DOT Regulated
No
 

Job Category

Supply Chain

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

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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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