Transportation Operations Executive

RXO Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Transportation Operations to lead the end-to-end transportation network, fleet management, and logistics partnerships, aligning strategy with P&L goals.

You’ll drive cost efficiency, routing optimization, SLA performance, and compliance across TL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel modes, while steering TMS adoption and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive management experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred for leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise TMS (MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP TM) and ERP platforms (SAP, Workday, Oracle).
• Deep expertise in DOT regulations, carrier contract negotiation, freight pricing, and multi-modal transport.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overarching transportation strategy across inbound, outbound, and multi-modal network logistics.
• Continuously evaluate routes, carrier networks, and hubs to minimize lead times and costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to improve service reliability.
• Oversee carrier selection, contract negotiations, rate structures, and SLAs across TL, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and dedicated fleets.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for carrier performance, OTIF delivery, damage rates, and billing accuracy.
• Manage annual transportation budget and P&L performance, analyzing variances and cost-saving actions.
• Oversee daily dispatch, freight scheduling, load planning, and routing across all sites.
• Partner with warehouse, customer service, and procurement to align demand with capacity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international transportation laws and regulations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Carrier management

Cost optimization

Regulatory compliance

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MercuryGate

Oracle TMS

SAP Transportation Management

SAP

Workday

Oracle

Job description

RXO Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Transportation Operations to lead the end-to-end transportation network, fleet management, and logistics partnerships, aligning strategy with P&L goals.

You’ll drive cost efficiency, routing optimization, SLA performance, and compliance across TL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel modes, while steering TMS adoption and cross-functional collaboration.