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Director of Supply Chain Data & Analytics

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Ryder System, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, Data Science Manager, Data Engineer, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Summary

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Job Description

The Director of Data & Analytics for the Ryder e‑commerce division leads the data strategy and execution across e‑commerce product, business and customer insights, and AI/ML initiatives. This role builds a scalable data foundation, delivers actionable insights, enables data‑driven decision‑making, and establishes a platform for advanced analytics and data products. With a focus on operational efficiency and business growth, the Director oversees data engineering, analytics, and governance, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure data is a strategic asset supporting both internal and customer needs.

Essential

Functions
  • Define and lead execution of a unified data and AI/ML strategy aligned to business and operational priorities
  • Build and manage a high‑performing team across data engineering, BI, and analytics
  • Develop a scalable, modern data platform and advanced analytics, self‑service BI, and machine learning solutions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI/ML use cases that drive measurable business outcomes
  • Partner with stakeholders to define data requirements, metrics, governance, and ethical AI principles
  • Deliver insights to optimize logistics operations and support customer‑facing products
  • Champion a data‑driven culture across teams through enablement and education
  • Ensure compliance with data security and privacy standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR)
  • Align data strategy with enterprise architecture, product development, and platform delivery
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset that sees “what could be” and leads the effort to achieve (Required)
  • Strategic planning and communication of a clear data vision (Required)
  • Ability to lead cross‑functional data initiatives and drive measurable outcomes (Required)
  • Strong knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and governance (Required)
  • Skilled in Agile environments and iterative delivery (Required)
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills (Required)
  • Background in logistics or supply chain analytics is a plus (Required)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in data science, computer science, analytics, or related field (Required)
  • Master’s Degree in data science, computer science, analytics, or related field (Preferred)
  • 8 years or more in experience in data or analytics roles (Required)
  • 3 years or more in leadership role (Required)
  • Experience with modern data and ML tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Domo) – Intermediate (Required)
  • Experience supporting enterprise or multi‑tenant platforms – Intermediate (Preferred)
  • Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale data platform initiatives and enabling AI/ML capabilities – Advanced (Required)
  • Familiarity with data compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, GDPR) – Intermediate (Required)
Travel
  • 0 – 10%
Job Category

Enterprise Data

Compensation Information

Salary: $ – $ (annual). Additional bonus, commission, or long‑term incentive may apply.

Benefits Information

Full‑time positions receive comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance. Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan are also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 protected classes, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, 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  email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as Whats App or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. 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

Contact

For questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at  or 800‑793‑3754.

Current Employees

If you are a current employee at Ryder, please log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.

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