Logistics Manager - Dedicated Transportation

Ryder - Reading, PA

Full-time - Manager

Reading, PA

10,001+ employees

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Manager Logistics is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the efficient operation of accounts, including P&L responsibility, ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance, employee relations, and safety. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage both salaried and hourly employees while collaborating with senior management and customers to meet their needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of salaried and hourly employees, resolving performance issues and ensuring 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 statements to determine account profitability and provide financial data and weekly operations reports to senior management.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor quotes for purchased materials, and customer invoicing.
• Hold Safety & Security meetings, provide safety training, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong leadership and motivating skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal 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)
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Demonstrates analytical skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.