Manager, Operations Jobs

Solutions driven success.

RXO brings together massive capacity, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading expertise to keep shippers and carriers ahead of the marketplace. At RXO, we’re looking for innovative and collaborative employees who are committed to solving our customers’ challenges. We know we can do big things when we work together – so join us on our mission to disrupt the industry.

As the Manager, Operations aligned to our Carrier Procurement team for our Freight Brokerage Business Unit, you’ll manage all procurement functions, including developing new carrier sources, conducting bids and selecting carriers. You will also lead other procurement managers and collaborate with customers and account managers to create procurement solutions that meet service and cost expectations. On our team, you’ll have the tools and support to build a career you’ll not only be proud of, but one you’ll love.

Pay, Benefits And More.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), pension, life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Collaborate with Customer and Account Management teams to create solutions that meet service and cost levels
• Act as the liaison between carrier operations management and RXO associates, and partner with all functions of the business
• Lead mode-specific teams of procurement managers, including setting performance targets and continuously providing feedback regarding actual performance in comparison to targets
• Analyze all lanes and rates to ensure equity
• Own all procurement-related activities for specific modes across multiple accounts
• Support the growth of new customers and the expansion of existing customers
• Negotiate volume discounts with carriers where applicable
• Determine carrier rates and KPI’s; analyze rates and make decisions on awards while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
• Prepare bids and quotes on single and project shipments for domestic/international business; analyze job costs to ensure bids and quotes provide desirable profit margins
• Recommend cost-saving strategies that are beneficial to our customers as well as equitable to the carriers
• Help set strategy around mode buying and leveraging; develop key initiatives, best practices, and processes within the team

What you need to succeed at RXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of operations experience

It’d be great if you also have:

• 5 years of experience in carrier procurement with an emphasis on carrier rate negotiations
• In-depth knowledge of carrier operations, including, FTL.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here.

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