Lead Application Developer

at  Ryder System

SUMMARY

The Application Delivery Lead is responsible for solution and implementation activities as assigned for the Ryder Distribution Management (DM) technology portfolio. Major activities include solution documentation, solution estimation, solution design, solution configuration/development, and solution implementation. This position will be required to work closely with business partners and extended technology team to deliver competitive and quality distribution management solutions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Well rounded knowledge of distribution/3PL industry to facilitate requirements discussion and troubleshooting efforts between business owner, Ryder customer, and IT development teams; including facilitating discussions around supply chain process implementations and/or improvements for integrated solutions
• Strong documentation skills as it relates to business requirements, functional design definition, and solution configuration
• Candidate must possess strong client facing skills and understand the mechanisms for building strong, long-lasting internal and external customer relationships, including the ability to generate results through influence
• Ability to conceptualize how systems need to be configured and used to solve daily business problems
• Problem solving; ability to solve complex supply chain challenges working in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments (preferred)
• Ability to work with others to obtain results
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Leadership competencies Organizational Agility, Intellectual Horsepower, Dealing with Ambiguity, Integrity and Trust (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required in distribution management, supply chain, information systems, information technology, business
• Five (5) years or more in distribution / supply chain management experience. Experience in a 3PL/4PL environment preferred required
• Five (5) years or more in information technology and supply chain management systems required
• Five (5) years or more in supply chain technology project. Implementation of supply chain technology solutions required
• Five (5) years or more in use, configuration, or implementation of industry recognized distribution management solutions required
• Five (5) years or more in designing/coding custom user/system interfaces via C++., Java, Android, and PowerShell programming languages required
  DOT Regulated: No
  Job Category: Application Development, Delivery & Support
  Ryder is an equal opportunity employer. We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.
  In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Should you require an accommodation, please inform the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation requested so that we may discuss your needs with you. If you require assistance in order to apply please contact us at 226-213-4040.
  Ryder est un employeur offrant l’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous valorisons la diversité et l’inclusion en milieu de travail et nous encourageons tous les candidats qualifiés à postuler, y compris les femmes, les minorités visibles, les autochtones et les personnes avec un handicap. (L’emploi du genre masculin dans ce texte ne se veut pas discriminatoire et n’a pour but que de l’alléger)
  Conformément à son engagement envers la diversité et l’inclusion, Ryder accueille et encourage les candidatures de personnes handicapées. Des accommodements peuvent être proposés sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à toutes les sphères du processus de recrutement, de sélection et d’évaluation. Si vous nécessitez un accommodement, veuillez informer le représentant des ressources humaines de la nature de l’accommodement souhaité afin que nous puissions discuter de vos besoins avec vous. Si vous avez besoin d’assistance pour postuler, veuillez nous appeler au 226-213-4040.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• SOLUTIONS DELIVERYTranslates business needs and objectives into requirements and project estimates.Enable competitive and quality technology solutions in response to business needs.Solution documentationSolution configurationSolution modification design, development, test and delivery:Design, develop, test and deploy complex SQL query statementsDesign, develop, test, and deploy advanced database level stored proceduresDesign, develop, test, and deploy custom user/system interfaces and processes using programming languages such as C++Java, Android, and PowerShellDrive innovation and creative solutions to business challenges.Assignments can include customer/enterprise change requests, customer projects, vertical projects, and technology projectsTest planning and support
• PRODUCT MANAGEMENTCollaborates with business partners, external customers, and other IT functional teams to contribute to the product roadmap. The roadmap is the foundation for prioritization, resource planning, and investmentContinue to develop domain expertise through project experience, industry publications/events, and self-learningDetailed knowledge of the Ryder Distribution Management platform and technology offerings
• CUSTOMERRepresent Ryder technology as the DM product subject matter expert in new/existing customer presentation/eventsPerform product demonstrations and solution trainingCommunication on product capability and assigned project status
• ADMINISTRATIVEWeekly status report on assigned activitiesAccurate and timely timesheet and project required reporting

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuous improvement and internal innovation
• Performs other duties as assigned