XPO Logistics

Senior Program Manager - 1st Shift

Posted on: 2 Feb 2021

Union City, GA

Job Description

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, we believe that our success depends on our ability to provide extraordinary support and solutions for our customers. As the Senior Program Manager, you will manage the customer experience and establish a strategic direction and plan for customer account growth. XPO was ranked as the 1 North American logistics company according to Transport Topics and Forbes named us one of Americas best companies. If youre looking for an exciting opportunity with a global company thats clearly going places, join us at XPO.

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 youll do on a typical day:

* Lead the development of effective growth strategies
* Drive new account growth through effective solutions development
* Ensure contractual compliance and that customer obligations are met
* Direct capital expenditure and asset deployment activities
* Manage account-driven initiatives, including accounts receivable collections, working capital and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
* Ensure annual profit, efficiency and quality goals are attained at each client engagement; ensure KPIs are meaningful, aligned and achieved regularly
* Sustain Lean culture; promote a diverse work environment focused on the continuous improvement of processes
* Establish goals, plans and related metrics; track progress and manage through obstacles to achieve program objectives

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* 5 years of project management experience
* Proven logistics industry/supply chain management knowledge and experience

Itd be great if you also have:

* Bachelors degree, MBA or advanced degree in a related field
* Six Sigma, Kaizen or process improvement certifications
* Superior knowledge of vertical supply chain
* Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with technical employees
* Ability to develop insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results; able to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
* Proven ability to deliver results and prioritize tasks in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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.

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

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 intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Program Manager, Outside Sales, Supply Chain Manager, Accounts Receivable, Manager, Management, Sales, Operations, Finance

XPO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation and logistics services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We use our network to help customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. At the top of our value proposition is an intense customer service culture that connects our team worldwide. Our people focus on finding new ways to help our customers succeed, while becoming continuously more efficient ourselves.

Customer relationships are the lifeblood of our business. However, we never forget that our company has responsibilities to many other stakeholders as well: investors, employees, carriers, business partners, local communities and global society. When we say Let’s Move the World Forward, we’re speaking to the interests of all XPO stakeholders, as well as the world at large. 

We put safety first – for each other, our communities and our environment. We do things the right way, the first time. Our workplaces are collaborative and supportive. We take care of each other and we constantly seek to improve the safety of our operations, from trucks and docks to warehouses and datacenters.

 

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    100,000
  • Jobs Posted
    6043

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