Brokerage Operations Manager, US/MX Border- Bilingual - Remote

Company: RXO
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Solutions driven success.RXO brings together massive capacity, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading expertise to keep shippers and carriers ahead of the marketplace. At RXO, we're looking for innovative and collaborative employees who are committed to solving our customers' challenges. We know we can do big things when we work together - so join us on our mission to disrupt the industry. As the Manager, Operations aligned to our Carrier Procurement (US/MX Cross Boarder) team for our Freight Brokerage Business Unit, you'll manage all procurement functions, including developing new carrier sources, conducting bids and selecting carriers. You will also lead other procurement managers and collaborate with customers and account managers to create procurement solutions that meet service and cost expectations. On our team, you'll have the tools and support to build a career you'll not only be proud of, but one you'll love.What you'll do on a typical day:

• Cultivate strong core carrier relationships focusing on US/MX Cross Boarder business
• Act as the liaison between carrier operations management and RXO associates, and partner with all functions of the business
• Lead mode-specific teams of procurement managers, including setting performance targets and continuously providing feedback regarding actual performance in comparison to targets
• Own all procurement-related activities for specific modes across multiple accounts
• Help set strategy around mode buying and leveraging; develop key initiatives, best practices, and processes within the team
• Support the growth of new customers and the expansion of existing customers
• Collaborate with Customer and Account Management teams to create solutions that meet service and cost levels
• Determine carrier rates and KPI's; analyze rates and make decisions on awards while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
• Analyze all lanes and rates to ensure equity
• Recommend cost-saving strategies that are beneficial to our customers as well as equitable to the carriers
• Negotiate volume discounts with carriers where applicable
• Prepare bids and quotes on single and project shipments for domestic/international business; analyze job costs to ensure bids and quotes provide desirable profit marginsWhat you need to succeed at RXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 4 years of operations experience
  • Ability to speak, read and write in both English and SpanishIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
    • 5 years of experience in carrier procurement with an emphasis on carrier rate negotiations
    • In-depth knowledge of carrier operations, including, FTL and LTLWe 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. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here.

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