Logistics Specialist (IMDL)

RXO Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

RXO Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Intermodal) to provide logistics support, including order entry, routing, dispatching and traffic coordination.

The role offers a $50,000 annual salary and may be eligible for bonus or commission; actual compensation may vary by experience and skill set. You will coordinate with railroads and carrier partners to plan, schedule, and track freight movements across the network, monitor shipments, and resolve delays to keep loads on

Qualifications

• 1 year of logistics experience required.
• General knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, verbal, or diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with railroads and carrier partners to plan, schedule, and track freight movements.
• Communicate with railroads and carrier dispatch teams to ensure on-time movement of loads.
• Monitor daily pick-ups, interchanges, and deliveries and resolve delays as needed.
• Take check calls from drivers to keep loads on schedule.
• Validate load data prior to delivering for accounting purposes.
• Investigate overages, shortages, and damages and coordinate resolutions with carriers.
• Request appointments and reschedules for carrier appointments; manage equipment availability.
• Provide routing instructions to drivers and coordinate with rail partners for handling and transfers.
• Track shipment status and address service disruptions with railroads and carriers.

Skills

Logistics experience

Report writing

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 $50,000 annual salary. 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 Specialist (Intermodal) at RXO, you will be responsible for providing logistics support, including order entry, routing and dispatching, and traffic coordination.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinate with railroads and carrier partners to plan, schedule, and track freight movements across the network
• Communicate with railroads and carrier dispatch teams to ensure efficient and on-time movement of loads
• Monitor daily pick-ups, interchanges, and deliveries; verify that shipments are progressing according to schedule and resolve delays as needed
• Take check calls from drivers, ensuring loads remain on schedule
• Validate load data prior to marking shipments as delivered for accounting purposes
• Investigate product overages, shortages, and damages, completing appropriate documentation and coordinating resolutions with carriers
• Request appointments and reschedules for carrier appointments, manage equipment availability and transit timelines
• Provide detailed routing instructions to drivers and coordinate with rail partners for proper handling, interchanges, and transfer points
• Track shipment status and proactively address service disruptions by working directly with railroads and carriers

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 1 year of logistics experience

It'd be great if you also have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of the transportation industry
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form

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.

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.