Senior Manager, Linehaul Network
Company: XPO
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of
transportation services, with a highly integrated network of
people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look
for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively
in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of
experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future
for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity,
join us at XPO. As the Senior Manager, Linehaul, you will lead
multiple projects in the Linehaul network space to drive
improvements in cost, efficiency, and on-time service for XPO's
Purchased Transportation network. You'll manage $500 million in
spend, formulate processes and programs, and ensure successful
achievement of operational goals and objectives. Become a part of
our dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level
that will exceed your expectations. 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), 401(k), life insurance, disability
and more. What you'll do on a typical day:
- Collaborate with direct reports and departmental teams on
achieving goals and performance targets
- Drive for results through leadership and clear communication
with team; create continuous improvement opportunities to reduce
costs and improve profitability
- Participate in establishing strategic plans with senior
management team; develop IT solutions, BI reports, and third-party
transportation providers
- Partner with field management teams to aggressively search for
opportunities to improve operational execution, cost savings and
profitability
- Collaborate with all levels and departments to include
executives and leaders of several functional areas, including
Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, IT, BI and
Safety
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for assigned area;
manage multiple teams with related activities that represent or
significantly impact a sub-function
- Oversee projects that directly impact business unit
strategy
- Participate in business unit or corporate development of
methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs,
and people
- Continual review and modification of network design
- Build and maintain partnerships with third party transportation
providersWhat you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, you'll
need:
- 5 years of experience in an LTL, supply chain or transportation
service company
- Prior experience purchasing LTL and Truckload
transportation
- Previous supervisory experience in a team-focused
environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management techniques
and processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint); ability to perform and direct moderately complex
analysis in Excel
- Ability to manage personnel on-site and remotely It'd be great
if you also have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field such as
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, etc.,
or equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience
- Availability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and
leadership skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials
and information
- P&L management experience #LI-Remote We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants
who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to
take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required
responsibilities, duties and skills for this job
classification.
Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
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