Transportation Director

RXO • Naperville, IL

3d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Transportation Operations leads strategic planning and optimization of RXO’s end-to-end transportation network, fleet management, and logistics partnerships. The role oversees carrier management, routing efficiency, regulatory compliance, transportation technology, and operational cost controls. The Director drives continuous improvement, enhances service delivery, and aligns transportation strategies with organizational growth and P&L goals.

The position defines transportation strategy across inbound, outbound, and multimodal logistics; evaluates routes, carrier networks, and distribution hubs; manages carrier relationships and contracts; and oversees transportation budgets, daily operations, compliance, fleet safety, and transportation technology. It works cross-functionally with warehouse operations, customer service, and procurement to match supply chain demand with transportation capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive management experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics operations.
• At least 4 years in a senior leadership or directorial capacity managing cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Transportation Management Systems, such as MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP Transportation Management, or Blue Yonder, and ERP platforms such as SAP, Workday, or Oracle.
• Deep expertise in DOT regulations, carrier contract negotiation, freight pricing models, and multimodal transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain/Logistics).
• Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience managing both private dedicated fleets and 3PL/4PL networks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute transportation strategy across inbound, outbound, and multimodal network logistics.
• Evaluate routes, carrier networks, and distribution hubs to reduce lead times and operational costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma, to eliminate inefficiencies and improve service reliability.
• Oversee carrier selection, contract negotiations, rate structures, and service-level agreements across truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, intermodal, and dedicated fleets.
• Establish and monitor carrier-performance KPIs, including on-time in-full delivery, damage rates, and billing accuracy.
• Maintain strategic relationships with transportation providers and 3PL partners.
• Manage the annual transportation budget and P&L performance, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Oversee daily dispatch, freight scheduling, load planning, and routing operations across sites.
• Partner with warehouse operations, customer service, and procurement to align supply chain demand with transportation capacity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international transportation laws and regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and Hazmat guidelines.
• Enforce fleet safety protocols, driver safety training, and risk-mitigation strategies across owned and leased assets.
• Drive adoption, maintenance, and optimization of Transportation Management Systems, telematics, and visibility platforms.
• Use freight data analytics and business intelligence tools to track performance trends, forecast capacity needs, and automate workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; role compensation is $140,000–$160,000 and may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay.
• Paid time off, including up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, up to 13 days PTO for hourly employees or 15 days for salaried employees, up to 40 hours of bereavement leave, up to 16 hours of volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks of family bonding leave, and up to 40 hours of prenatal care leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
• 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, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account, and Health Reimbursement Arrangement.

What This Job Offers

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