Senior Solutions Engineer - Logistics
Naperville, IL, US, 60563
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 range for this role is : $78,000 - $97,000.
As a Senior Engineer in Solutions Engineering for Managed Transportation at RXO, you will leverage rigorous data collection and analysis to create innovative, marketable solutions for clients. Additionally, you will identify, propose, and execute key initiatives to enhance client supply chain operations. We will provide you with industry-leading tools to support your growth and development, helping you surpass even your own expectations.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Perform research, data mining, and simulations to identify and scope opportunities within the customer's supply chain. Provide value propositions and craft marketable solutions for clients
- Develop and identify cost-saving initiatives and manage projects through implementation. Build and integrate supply chain cost models to quantify total cost of ownership opportunities and subsequent savings
- Identify, select, and deploy optimization/decision support tools to perform operational studies, routing optimization, and transportation rate analyses
- Develop an understanding of customer processes to enhance cross-functional initiatives and effectively communicate/integrate solution improvements
- Communicate and collaborate on project activities with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Assist in executing process and strategy improvements related to supply chain, with a focus on transportation improvement projects
- Research root cause of issues - recommend improvements in existing processes and implement action plans
What you’ll need to excel:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain, Operations or Management Information Systems, or equivalent related work or military experience
- 2 years of cross-functional business experience, including business analysis, transportation, logistics and/or supply chain solutions
It’d be great if you also have:
- 5 years of cross-functional business experience, including business analysis, transportation, logistics and/or supply chain solutions
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Capacity to learn and understand a full suite of technical solutions and make recommendations to internal and external customers based on business needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading a team of professionals
- Lean knowledge, including value stream mapping and Kaizen execution planning/management
- Experience collecting and analyzing data for modeling, network optimization and/or transportation redesign purposes
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations
- Experience with Supply Chain Guru, Appian, anyLogistix or data modeling
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.
Massive Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement program
Our Culture
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 welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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Nearest Major Market: Naperville
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago