Transportation Carrier Manager

RXO, Inc. • Naperville, IL

10d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 $80,000- $100,000 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 the Senior Procurement Analyst, you will work with carriers, operations, and customers in procurement, bid analysis, strategy development and implementation to enhance our value to customers. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and RXO. In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We’re a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background — the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you’re driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us. Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer. We’re a leading provider of asset-light transportation. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to move freight. 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’re looking forward to getting to know you! Introduce yourself to our talent acquisition team and we'll get in touch if there is a role that aligns to your background.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of transportation or logistics experience

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of transportation modes, transit times and transportation operations
• High-level understanding of mode rate structures
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with intermediate knowledge of Access and advanced experience in Excel
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Gain a clear understanding of the customer’s network, operations, carrier base, modes, strategies and challenges
• Assist with conducting carrier RFQs, analyzing rates and remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
• Learn and become proficient in all related areas, including assisting with conducting RFQs, operating the rate database, managing and maintaining rate schedules/addendums, and assisting with onboarding new carriers
• Compile and interpret performance metrics; analyze historical data to ascertain anomalies or opportunities; benchmark rates for new lanes for customer cost studies
• Interact with senior procurement management, account management, customer associates and carriers
• Monitor Carrier supplier performance
• Oversee the implementation of corrective actions to ensure service performance
• Act as the primary point of contact between carriers and the company
• Communicate carrier non-compliance to Procurement/Operations teams
• Report out regularly on Carrier Issues and KPI’s
• Gain a clear understanding of the customer’s network, operations, carrier base, modes, strategies, and challenges
• Interact with senior procurement management, account management, customer associates and carriers

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level