Senior Logistics Manager

Ryder System, Inc.

$110K — $125K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma/GED required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports
  • 3+ years of P&L management experience preferred
  • 1+ years of customer interaction preferred

Responsibilities

  • Interface with customers to resolve issues and maintain satisfaction
  • Plan and execute strategic operations for the distribution center
  • Implement continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives to enhance productivity
  • Hire, develop, and manage employee performance at assigned accounts
  • Maintain effective communication across teams and work groups
  • Manage P&L statements as required by the scope of the organization
  • Lead safety programs to ensure a secure work environment

Benefits

  • 10 paid time off days upon hire
  • Comprehensive benefits package after 30 days including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement benefits including DCPP and RRSP programs
  • Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock
  • Recognition as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes in 2025
  • Safe and respectful work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

About the Job

Type: Full Time

Wage: $110,000 - $125,000

Shifts: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Location: Calgary, AB

Travel: 0-15% Travel must be flexible

Summary
The Senior Manager Logistics provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors, who are directly responsible for turn key warehousing and transportation solutions. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with the customer on a regular basis.

Essential Functions
  • Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.
  • Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
  • Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
  • Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.
  • May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.
  • Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.


Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Ability to work independently and as member of a team
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills
  • Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
  • Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation(preferred)
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices


Qualifications
  • H.S. diploma/GED required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
  • Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred
  • Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
  • Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
  • Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred
  • One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred


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.All screening is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights legislation and is limited to information directly related to the requirements of the position.

Job Category
Logistics

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:
$110k

Maximum Pay Range:
$125k

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