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Ryder System Procurement Customer Logistics Manager - Startups in Albany, New York
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Summary
The Procurement Customer Logistics Manager will oversee the procurement activities for the Startup Effectiveness Team (SET). Responsibilities for this role will include site visits, managing internal conference calls, sourcing and procuring startup items, tracking and follow-up, and miscellaneous startup support as needed.
Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in
Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World!
The Ryder Startup Effectiveness Team (SET) acts as an internal setup consultant within Ryder and handles all aspects of new business startups along with ongoing support of Field Operations. The SET Procurement team is a department within SET to handle all procurement related tasks for startups. In this role, there may be opportunities to support a startup on site as well as opportunities to support existing sites from an operations perspective. The SET Procurement role requires the ability to be self-disciplined and to prioritize work tasks with little supervision.
Travel can be extensive for this role and is expected to be 50 - 95%.
Essential Functions
Customer service satisfaction and expectation management (internal and external)
Time Management skills – working remotely
Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling
Hold meetings with Director level on down
Ability to learn Ryder’s procurement system and troubleshoot as needed
Problem solve and find solutions as needed during the procurement process
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work within international functional teams
High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
Off shift support in the event of critical customer network disruption or crisis
Makes decisions in a a timely manner
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Qualifications
Associate's degree required
Bachelor's degree preferred Related field
Five (5) years or more Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse or industry related field experience required
Five (5) years or more Previous plant experience required
Five (5) years or more Contingency planning and crisis management support experience required
One (1) year or more direct supervisory experience required
Five (5) years or more 3PL experience required
One (1) year or more LLP (lead Logistics Provider) background required
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Job Category: Logistics
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