Logistics Specialist Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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 for this role is $50,000-55,000. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Specialist, Logistics in Managed Transportation at RXO, your attention to the small details and strong work ethic will ensure our operations continue to run smoothly.

• Schedule, coordinate and monitor drivers and equipment to ensure daily transportation operations run safely, efficiently and on time
• Assist in developing, planning and modifying daily schedules, and notifying customer service and the operations manager about the status of shipments
• Properly monitor shipments for customers to ensure on time, accurate and satisfactory deliveries
• Troubleshoot and proactively resolve shipment discrepancies as needed
• Enter data into the transportation management system, and maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit and file various documentation
• Communicate with customers, employees and the management team to ensure necessary requirements are met

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 1 year of related experience
• General understanding or knowledge of the transportation industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It’d be great if you also have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
• Experience in transportation planning
• Knowledge of shipping software (Oracle Transportation Management)
• The capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form

WHY JOIN US:

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

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.