Logistics Project Lead

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Southfield, MI
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
As a Logistics Project Lead, you will manage strategic projects, work cross-functionally, implement solutions, and support project teams.
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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.

Job Description

As the Logistics Project Lead , you will lead key strategic projects across the business, working cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones

  • Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity 

  • Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs

  • Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders

  • Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals

  • Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions

  • Support other project managers and project team members as needed

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing

  • 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics and/or Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software

It’d be great if you also have:

  • Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping

  • Risk Management Experience

  • Experience with Agile Methodologies

  • Experience in a customer-facing role

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match

  • Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses

  • Company-paid disability and life insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Career and Leadership Development Programs

  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

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.

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. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.

Top Skills

MS Office
Transportation Management Software
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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
4,634 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

RXO is an asset-light transportation provider that uses a best-in-class combination of scale, technology and third-party capacity to move freight for our customers. We serve more than half of the Fortune 500's supply chain with an extensive network of carriers and logistics experts.

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