Logistics Lead

RXO Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

RXO Inc. is seeking a Logistics Lead to manage and administer operational policies for the Managed Transportation team, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy for customers.

You will oversee supervisors, coordinate changes, and drive process improvements across the operation. Qualified candidates will have at least 4 years of supervisory experience in logistics/ transportation, a Bachelor's degree in Transportation or related field, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years of supervisory experience in logistics and/or transportation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for supervisors and coordinators.
• Ability to analyze data and apply professional judgment to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and adjust staffing to maintain high service quality while controlling overtime costs.
• Oversee supervisory functions; ensure use of metrics and system tools.
• Coordinate policy changes; investigate issues to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Communicate policy changes to the operations staff and ensure understanding.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff planning

Analytical mindset

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting‑edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is $55-000- $70,000 The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

As a Logistics Lead at RXO, you will effectively manage and administer operational policies and procedures that support the Managed Transportation team's objective to ensure the highest possible quality and accuracy for our customers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Assess and adjust staffing requirements to maintain the highest possible level of quality service to our customers, while maintaining the lowest possible expenditures of overtime or excess labor expense
• Oversee all supervisory functions, including developing and mentoring supervisors and coordinators; ensure the regular use of metrics and system tools in conjunction with the operational metrics review standards
• Function as liaison between Account Managers and operational staff on all policy and procedure changes or implementations; investigate all significant issues to determine root cause and correction procedure, initiate incident report when necessary
• Coordinate all procedure and document changes, comply with all quality policies and procedures, attend any required quality meetings, and ensure that all quality initiatives are adequately communicated to entire operational staff
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and work with operations team and System Engineers to create specifications and implement
• Analyze quantitative information and apply professional judgment to resolve issues
• Maintain departmental budget and ensure compliance to it; actively participate as departmental representative in planning, scheduling, budgeting and policy development and administration
• Work with HR and upper management on any disciplinary issues and institute corrective action; actively participate in the hiring and/or termination process

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 4 years of supervisory experience in logistics and/or transportation

It'd be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain or a related field
• Availability to travel occasionally
• Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audiences
• Ability to perform complex analysis of data, processes, policies, procedures and/or systems; produce unambiguous, comprehensive, and accurate interpretations

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.