Analytics Director Jobs in Albany, NY

Job Description:

Position is remote, but if located in Miami will go into office 2 times a month

Summary

The Sourcing & Supply Manager II is responsible for strategic management and gaining consensus across Ryder through cross functional team building for potential implementation of strategic procurement initiatives. The procurement strategies, developed with team input, for the initiatives will be managed and implemented by this position. The savings will be tracked along with the quality and service levels identified in the strategy. The performance measurements for the initiative will be communicated to the cross functional team and tracking the metrics and performance of Suppliers. This position will be expected to influence cross functional teams to successfully conclude assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Supplier Interaction: Establishes competitive costing for required categories through a negotiation schedule process. Reviews on a continual basis clear, concise and attainable goals and objectives for categories and/or Suppliers. Supports Ryder’s Supplier population by recognizing quality performance. Utilizes appropriate and effective sourcing techniques for selection of the Suppliers.
• Sourcing Strategy: Follow Ryder’s Strategic 8 step sourcing process and determine the supplier mix to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) events and ensure all the stakeholder requirements are gathered. Assist in developing negotiations plans and strategies. Finalize all agreements and negotiate the contractual terms related to the commercial negotiations. Obtain approval of sourcing strategy.
• Procurement analysis: Conducts the opportunity / spend analysis and total cost of ownership models. Executes where applicable, a Commodity Data Analysis for assigned categories. Conducts market analysis to communicate new opportunities, trends and commodity forecasts. Assists in the development of purchasing plans.
• Communications: Establishes and maintains effective customer and Supplier relations and communications. Provides clear and concise written communications to all customers through departmental publications.

Additional Responsibilities

• May drive accountability for parts inventory metrics, controls, compliance, and reporting, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• May leverage analytics, dashboards, and reporting to forecast parts demand, drive inventory optimization, and supplier effectiveness, enabling fact-based decision-making.
• May partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Technical, Warranty, OEMs, and Supply Management to resolve parts availability, performance, and execution challenges.
• May manage and maintain the Central Parts Master Database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all part records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
• Effective leadership skills, Required
• Excellent organizational skills, Required
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Economics and/or Finance, Required
• Master's Degree in MBA, Preferred
• 5 years or more in Supply Management / Sourcing profession, Required
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) Advanced, Required
• Advanced experience with Power BI or Tableau; working knowledge of SQL Advanced, Preferred
• ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Preferred

Job Category: Procurement

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:

$100,000.00

Maximum Pay Range:

$107,000.00

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:

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.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.

Current Employees:

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