Routing specialist

Ryder
Springfield, IL

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Job Description

This position is currently accepting inquiries for potential opportunities that are available in your area today or will be in the near future. When you apply, a Ryder representative may contact you directly, if an opportunity is open in your area today or when a position opens in the very near future.

Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture as a dedicated resource performing daily route planning and optimization for dedicated customers across the Ryder network. The Routing Specialist will process orders from customers utilizing automated processes and leveraging routing software to produce optimal route plans for execution by the Ryder operating team in a timely manner. This position will interface with operating teams in various parts of the country and includes collaboration with counterparts within the engineering team. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations management.

Essential Functions

  • Performs 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 sessions


Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills And Abilities

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


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management (or in related discipline), Required
  • 0 to 1 year in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry - Required, Required
  • 0 to 1 year in Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL), Preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Beginner, Required
  • Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, 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


Travel

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Job Category: Engineering

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. 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. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

65000

Maximum Pay Range

72000

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.

For more information about benefits, click here ( to download the comprehensive 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.

Important Note

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Security Notice For Applicants

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Posted 2025-11-03

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