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Ryder System

Logistics, fleet management, and warehousing solutions

General Manager - Distribution

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMiami Gardens, FL, USA$130k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills.
  • A bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or supply chain, or an additional two years of relevant work experience.
  • At least five years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or an industry-related field.
  • At least five years of experience managing, leading, and developing direct reports.
  • At least five years of experience managing large multi-level teams.
  • At least three years of experience developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management.
  • At least three years of experience leading teams in a LEAN work environment.
  • At least three years of profit and loss responsibility.
  • At least one year of experience managing customer key performance indicators.
  • Some sales experience, preferred, with zero to one year specified.
  • Some multi-client experience, preferred, with zero to one year specified.
  • Advanced knowledge of truck brokerage.
  • Advanced knowledge of the road, logistics, and transportation industry.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder Safety Programs.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Ryder financial reporting and accounting procedures (Walker).
  • Intermediate basic personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced knowledge of the RD2000 computer system.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder products and services.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Ryder sales process.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder pricing models.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Flexibility and self-direction to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multitask and maintain organization and time management.
  • Attention to detail and effective follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the overall financial, operational, and employee aspects of multiple accounts.
  • Retain and grow profitable business across multiple accounts while meeting financial, employee, safety, and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Set goals, assess skills, develop individual development plans and careers, evaluate performance, provide ongoing employee feedback, and take disciplinary actions.
  • Document performance and disciplinary warnings, create performance improvement plans for CLS, and identify situations that need escalation to the director.
  • Develop direct and indirect reports and provide relevant human resources skills training information.
  • Select qualified personnel and maintain appropriate staffing levels to avoid unnecessary use of outside labor.
  • Create location processes and maintain SCLM.
  • Cross-train CLS and CLC.
  • Resolve customer satisfaction issues and problems.
  • Review key performance indicator tracking and improvement.
  • Ensure all staff are trained in transportation and distribution management.
  • Improve employee retention and reduce accidents compared with the previous year.
  • Review and reduce unnecessary overtime.
  • Follow up on collision and team safety reporting with LM, and on supervisor first reports of injury with LM.
  • Recommend initiation or improvement of location processes and assign responsibility to CLC or CLS.
  • Conduct ongoing self-audits of location processes and individual accountabilities.
  • Reconcile SOX invoices with the FFM designee when the role is the highest level at the account.
  • Prepare SOX revenue recognition with the FFM designee when the role is the highest level at the account.
  • Invoice the customer.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a related field.
  • At least three years of experience leading teams in a LEAN work environment.
  • At least three years of profit and loss responsibility.
  • Some sales experience, with zero to one year specified.
  • Some multi-client experience, with zero to one year specified.
  • Advanced knowledge of truck brokerage.
  • Advanced knowledge of the road, logistics, and transportation industry.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder Safety Programs.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Ryder financial reporting and accounting procedures (Walker).
  • Advanced knowledge of the RD2000 computer system.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder products and services.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Ryder sales process.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ryder pricing models.

About the Company

Ryder System

Logistics, fleet management, and warehousing solutions

Ryder System provides logistics and transportation services across three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (leasing, rental, and maintenance of trucks and trailers), Supply Chain Solutions (warehousing, distribution, and transportation management), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (a dedicated fleet and drivers). FMS lets customers outsource transportation by leasing or renting equipment with maintenance handled by Ryder; SCS offers end-to-end logistics support to optimize supply chains; DTS provides a dedicated team and assets to meet specific transport needs. The company differentiates itself by offering multiple, integrated services under one provider with flexible, scalable solutions tailored to each customer. Ryder's goal is to help businesses optimize and manage their supply chains through reliable, scalable, and customizable transportation and logistics services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1933

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