Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Dedicated Transportation The Administrative Assistant I will handle a variety of tasks including administrative support to department staff. Results-driven logistics professional with experience in load planning, transportation optimization, and customer service. Skilled in building efficient freight loads, maximizing trailer utilization, reducing transportation costs, and ensuring on-time delivery performance. Proven ability to manage high-volume operations, adapt to changing customer demands, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to resolve transportation challenges. 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. 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: Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, meetings and keeps manager's calendar Resolves routine issues in absence of manager. Coordinates special projects and analysis for manager. Maintains budget and/or expense reports. Makes recommendations on and prepares budget and manager expense reports Develops reports and presentations Compiles, researches and tabulates data and may perform some analysis Acts as interface with internal or external customers Sorts, open and distributes mail. Makes travel arrangements Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables or graphs Maintains files for the department Additional Responsibilities: May periodically assist in training and checking the work of lower level employees Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities: Performs work independently with minimal supervision. Work can generally be completed without established procedures. Must have demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks under own initiative, Required Applies advanced skills in area of specialization, Required Ability to maintain confidential information., Required Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required Ability to work independently and as a member of a team., Required Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills., Required Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment., Required Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize, Required Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have good writing composition skills, Required Qualifications: H.S. Diploma/GED, Required Bachelor's Degree in related field, Preferred Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in advanced administrative positions, Required Requires strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area. Must be able to apply knowledge and skills to varied situations Advanced, Required PC skills to include MS Office (Word, Excel) Advanced, Required Prior knowledge of company procedures and policies Advanced, Required Travel: No 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. 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: Hourly Minimum Pay Range: $22.00 Maximum Pay Range: $22.94 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 . 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