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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 $50K. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

Weekend shift needed: must be able to work four 10-hour days, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. 7:00am - 5:00pm (can be somewhat flexible on start time, if needed)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An Intermodal Specialist is responsible for daily execution of intermodal freight that includes all aspects of drayage pickup, rail linehaul and drayage delivery. An Intermodal Specialist is responsible for load board management to include proper drayage coverage in addition to proper routing and rail billing to railroads. Developing and maintaining relationships with carrier dispatchers and railroad customer service is essential. Managing daily volumes to ensure on time service is a key aspect, to include proactively identifying and resolving incidents, managing accessorial costs effectively, and supporting carrier compliance and accounting functions. Timely and effective communication with both internal and external contacts is required to ensure a high level of service.

DAILY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):

• Understand growth strategy, goals, commitments, policies, and pain points of assigned region.
• Maintain relationships with drayage dispatch contacts and customer service reps at railroads.
• Responsible for daily load board management to ensure that loads are serviced properly and on time.
• Rail bill loads with correct pricing and routing information.
• Proactively identify potential issues and create appropriate solutions; escalate as needed.
• Manage accessories objectively while maximizing profit.
• Ensure receipts, invoices, and PODs are received from carriers in a timely manner.
• Prioritize and respond to both internal and external requests in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Understand market trends and industry standards.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Entrepreneurial & competitive spirit, passion, self-motivation
• Strong negotiation skills – persuasiveness, aggressiveness, confidence
• Adaptability, multi-tasking ability, sense of urgency
• Effective communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Confident decision-making skills
• Problem solving ability, issue resolution skills, proactive diligence
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

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.