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Logistics Manager jobs are consistently among the more OPT-friendly roles in operations and supply chain. Employers in manufacturing, e-commerce, and freight regularly sponsor H-1B visa and support STEM OPT extensions for candidates with degrees in supply chain, industrial engineering, or business logistics.
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Job Summary
The main purpose of a Logistics Manager is to plan and direct operations while improving productivity and efficiency. The Logistics Manager provides leadership and direction to the dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators while overseeing communication functions to effect economical utilization of vehicle facilities by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinate supervisors.
In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases, we are proud to offer:
- Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development
- Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering.
- The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.
We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for YOU!
You MUST be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial.
In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.
If your work experience and/or education aligns with the Requirements and Responsibilities listed below, APPLY NOW!!
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all aspects of the daily fleet operation.
- Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations of transportation systems and terminals.
- Sets schedules, routes, and assigns drivers and vehicles.
- First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery services, issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns.
- Submits recommendations for development of compliance with transportation policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs.
- Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records to evaluate productivity and for recommended changes.
- Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers.
- Monitors turnover, evaluates operation mileage, equipment, time off and pay, makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover.
- Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations, i.e. logs, equipment condition, etc.
- Directs operation and maintenance of equipment and communication systems; reviews procedures; provides guidance to resolve technical problems; analyzes costs and recommends cost control measures; and develops plans, policies, and budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
Skills and Abilities
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Strong leadership and motivating skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only)
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills within a diverse team environment
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Demonstrates analytical 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)
- Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required
- Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required
Qualifications
- 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
DOT Regulated: No
Travel - 10%
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Job Category: Logistics
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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:
82k
Maximum Pay Range:
87k
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.
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 or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER!
If you are up to the challenge, Apply Now to work for one of the largest and most respected names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World!
Job Summary
The main purpose of a Logistics Manager is to plan and direct operations while improving productivity and efficiency. The Logistics Manager provides leadership and direction to the dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators while overseeing communication functions to effect economical utilization of vehicle facilities by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinate supervisors.
In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases, we are proud to offer:
- Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development
- Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering.
- The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.
We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for YOU!
You MUST be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial.
In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.
If your work experience and/or education aligns with the Requirements and Responsibilities listed below, APPLY NOW!!
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all aspects of the daily fleet operation.
- Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations of transportation systems and terminals.
- Sets schedules, routes, and assigns drivers and vehicles.
- First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery services, issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns.
- Submits recommendations for development of compliance with transportation policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs.
- Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records to evaluate productivity and for recommended changes.
- Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers.
- Monitors turnover, evaluates operation mileage, equipment, time off and pay, makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover.
- Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations, i.e. logs, equipment condition, etc.
- Directs operation and maintenance of equipment and communication systems; reviews procedures; provides guidance to resolve technical problems; analyzes costs and recommends cost control measures; and develops plans, policies, and budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.
Skills and Abilities
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Strong leadership and motivating skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual, English and French (for Quebec locations only)
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills within a diverse team environment
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Demonstrates analytical 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)
- Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations advanced required
- Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements advanced required
Qualifications
- 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
DOT Regulated: No
Travel - 10%
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Job Category: Logistics
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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:
82k
Maximum Pay Range:
87k
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.
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 or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Logistics Manager
Target industries with chronic logistics talent gaps
E-commerce fulfillment, third-party logistics, and manufacturing hire logistics managers year-round and have stronger sponsorship track records than retail or hospitality. Focusing your search on these sectors improves your odds of finding OPT-friendly employers.
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Supply chain management, industrial engineering, and operations research are STEM-designated fields. If your degree falls under one, you're eligible for a 24-month STEM extension, giving employers three years total to pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
Quantify your impact in dollar and efficiency terms
Logistics managers who can show measurable outcomes, reduced freight costs, faster cycle times, improved fill rates, stand out in competitive applicant pools. Concrete numbers signal readiness to own P&L responsibility, which justifies sponsorship investment.
Get certified before or during your OPT period
The APICS CSCP or CPIM certifications signal serious commitment to logistics as a career. Employers weigh these credentials when deciding whether a candidate is worth sponsoring, especially for manager-level roles requiring long-term investment.
Raise work authorization early in conversations with recruiters
Don't wait until the offer stage to mention OPT status. Bringing it up early, and explaining STEM extension eligibility and H-1B timelines, helps recruiters assess fit faster and avoids wasted rounds with employers who won't sponsor.
Prioritize mid-sized companies over large enterprises for sponsorship
Fortune 500 logistics divisions often have rigid immigration policies or headcount freezes. Mid-sized 3PL firms and regional distributors frequently have more flexibility and genuine need, making them more likely to sponsor a strong logistics candidate.
Logistics Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Logistics Manager roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or logistics, you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The job itself doesn't need to be classified as STEM, but it must be directly related to your degree field to satisfy STEM OPT reporting requirements.
How do I find Logistics Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for candidates on OPT and other work visas, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't sponsor. Logistics Manager openings on Migrate Mate come from employers who have indicated willingness to work with visa holders, which makes your search significantly more targeted than browsing general job boards.
Can I work as a Logistics Manager on OPT if my degree is in business administration?
Yes, if your business administration degree had a concentration in supply chain, operations, or logistics, the role likely satisfies the practical training requirement that your employment be related to your degree. A general business degree without that concentration may face closer scrutiny from your DSO. Document the connection clearly in your OPT authorization request.
What is the typical H-1B sponsorship timeline for a Logistics Manager role?
H-1B registration opens in March each year, with a lottery selection in late March and an October 1 start date if selected. With standard OPT plus a STEM extension, you have up to three years to go through the lottery, giving you multiple chances at selection. Your employer must be willing to file the petition, which requires an approved Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor.
Will a Logistics Manager employer require me to start on day one, or is there flexibility for OPT processing time?
OPT authorization takes roughly three to five months from your program end date, so most employers hiring international students factor in that lead time. You can request your OPT EAD up to 90 days before your program end date, which helps align your employment start date with offer acceptance. Communicating your exact EAD timeline to the hiring manager early prevents misaligned expectations.