Transportation Ops Director - Strategy, Savings & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

RXO Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations to lead the end-to-end transportation network, manage fleet and carrier partnerships, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations.

You will define strategy, oversee routing, budgeting, and KPIs across TL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel, while partnering with warehousing, procurement, and customer service to align supply chain capacity with demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive management experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics operations.
• Minimum 4+ years in a senior leadership or directorial capacity managing cross‑functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and ERP platforms.
• Deep expertise in DOT regulations, carrier contract negotiation, freight pricing models, and multi‑modal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overarching transportation strategy across inbound, outbound, and multi-modal network logistics.
• Continuously evaluate transportation routes, carrier networks, and distribution hubs to minimize lead times and reduce operational costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to eliminate inefficiencies and 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, including OTIF delivery, damage rates, and billing accuracy.
• Maintain strategic relationships with key transportation providers and 3PL partners.
• Manage the annual transportation budget and P&L performance, analyzing variances and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Oversee daily dispatch, freight scheduling, load planning, and routing operations across all sites.
• Partner with warehouse operations, customer service, and procurement teams to align supply chain demand with transportation capacity.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and international transportation laws and regulations (DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, Hazmat).
• Enforce fleet safety protocols, driver safety training, and risk mitigation strategies across owned/leased assets.
• Drive adoption and optimization of Transportation Management Systems, telematics, and visibility platforms.
• Leverage freight data analytics and business intelligence to forecast capacity needs and automate workflows.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cost control

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Administration

Tools

MercuryGate

Oracle TMS

SAP Transportation Management

Blue Yonder

Job description

RXO Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations to lead the end-to-end transportation network, manage fleet and carrier partnerships, and drive cost-effective, compliant operations.

You will define strategy, oversee routing, budgeting, and KPIs across TL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel, while partnering with warehousing, procurement, and customer service to align supply chain capacity with demand.