Job Description

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The Consultant Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.

The Finished Vehicle Analytic Engineer transforms complex logistics data into actionable insights to optimize vehicle distribution across North America. This role drives network efficiency, cost competitiveness, and service performance through advanced analytics, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration.

Role is hybrid ( 3x/week onsite in Warren and remote the other 2 days)

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end finished vehicle distribution performance across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Validate network performance (Actual vs. Forecast) and identify key variances and improvement opportunities.
• Define and optimize transportation strategies balancing cost, service, and vehicle quality.
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation impact analysis for network redesigns and routing changes.
• Design, run, and maintain network optimization models using supply chain tools.
• Build data-driven business cases quantifying cost savings, service improvements, and volume impact.
• Support sourcing, investment, and strategic decisions with clear, defensible analysis.
• Build and automate scalable analytics tools and reporting solutions.
• Standardize data, definitions, and reporting methodologies.
• Support business needs through targeted data mining and rapid analysis.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in finished vehicle logistics or automotive distribution networks
• Strong analytical capability with experience handling large, complex datasets
• Advanced skills in data analysis (SQL, Excel; Python/R preferred)
• Experience building business cases and financial impact analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis
• Effective communication and ability to translate analytics into business decisions
• Project management experience with cross-functional teams
• Experience with transportation systems (TMS) and logistics platforms

Success Profile

• Recognized as a trusted analytics partner driving strategic decisions
• Delivers scalable, automated insights vs. one-off analysis
• Influences measurable improvements in cost, service, and network performance

Essential Functions

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis

• Maps and documents processes. Recommends and implements process improvement

• Establishes and implements performance measures

• Manages small and medium size projects

• Conducts Supply Chain and/or inventory analysis

• Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes

• Supports business development and creates efficient designs and solutions

• Determines efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, driver and equipment utilization charts

Additional Responsibilities

• Applies company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations

• Confers with the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions

• Applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tools

• Assists in the development and delivery of presentations to customers as part of the sales team effort

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluations criteria for obtaining results

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision

• Possesses strong technical aptitude

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

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

• Demonstrates problem solving skills

• Able to deal with ambiguity

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

• Fast learner with business acumen

• Builds and manages effective teams

• Manages Diversity and Inclusion

• Possess Managerial courage, approachability

• Ability to build strong customer relationships

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Develops and delivers effective presentations

• Total Work Systems (TQM)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience

• Master's degree preferred Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree

• Four (4) years or more related work experience required

• Total Work Systems (TQM)

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

• Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

DOT Regulated
No

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

85000

Maximum Pay Range

95000

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.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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