Ryder System, Inc.
Director of Ecommerce Data & Analytics
Ryder System, Inc., Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Description
The Director of Data & Analytics for the Ryder ecommerce division leads the data strategy and execution across e-commerce product, business and customer insights, and AI/ML initiatives. This role is responsible for building a scalable data foundation, delivering actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, and establishing a platform for advanced analytics and data products. With a focus on operational efficiency and business growth for the domain aligned with enterprise objectives, 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
Strategic planning and communication of a clear data vision
Ability to lead cross-functional data initiatives and drive measurable outcomes
Strong knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and governance
Skilled in Agile environments and iterative delivery
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Background in logistics or supply chain analytics is a plus
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)
Experience supporting enterprise or multi-tenant platforms (Intermediate)
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives and enabling AI/ML capabilities (Advanced)
Familiarity with data compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, GDPR) (Intermediate)
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Category Enterprise Data
Compensation Information Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $155,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $195,000.00
Benefits Information For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including 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 (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) 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 or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here (http://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/1422$3.htmld) to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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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
Strategic planning and communication of a clear data vision
Ability to lead cross-functional data initiatives and drive measurable outcomes
Strong knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and governance
Skilled in Agile environments and iterative delivery
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Background in logistics or supply chain analytics is a plus
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)
Experience supporting enterprise or multi-tenant platforms (Intermediate)
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data platform initiatives and enabling AI/ML capabilities (Advanced)
Familiarity with data compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, GDPR) (Intermediate)
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Category Enterprise Data
Compensation Information Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $155,000.00 Maximum Pay Range: $195,000.00
Benefits Information For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including 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 (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) 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 or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here (http://wd5.myworkday.com/ryder/d/task/1422$3.htmld) to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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