Job Description

** This position will primarily be an inbound shift, Monday–Friday, from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Flexibility is required to cover or train on other shifts in the operation as needed. **

What you’ll need to succeed as a Manager, Linehaul at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• 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); able to perform and direct moderately complex analysis in Excel
• Strong analytical skills including using business intelligence tools
• Able to manage personnel on-site and remotely 

Preferred qualifications:

• 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 
• Available to travel up to 25% of the time
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and leadership skills 
• Able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials and information 
• P&L management experience

About the Manager, Linehaul job

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 the team; create continuous improvement opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability 
• Participate in establishing strategic plans with the 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
• Continually review network design and apply modifications as needed
• Build and maintain partnerships with third-party transportation providers

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, 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. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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. 

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