Specialist, Logistics - 3rd Shift - Hybrid

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Naperville
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, 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. 3rd Shift, Monday- Friday, 10:00PM-7:00AMAs the Specialist, Logistics, your attention to the small details and strong work ethic will ensure our operations continue to run smoothly. You'll play a critical role in helping us continue to deliver superior service to our customers. Become a part of our rapidly growing team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. What you'll do on a typical day:

• 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 What you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 1 year of related experience
  • General understanding or knowledge of the transportation industryIt'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
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing routine reports and correspondenceBe part of something big.#LI-Hybrid We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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