Job Description

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, our employees are our greatest asset and were always on the lookout for inspirational leaders who know how to get the best out of their team. As the Director, Operations, you will provide leadership for our freight forwarding products, act as the functional lead for strategic development within the overall market and enhance and grow new business opportunities with established customers. Well count on your skills and years of experience to be a strong advocate of our company values, ensuring an engaged workforce, loyal customers, efficient operations and a bright future for yourself and 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:

* Direct and manage all types of international and domestic freight forwarding services in the branch
* Meet or exceed established business and profit growth targets; remain accountable for product P&L at the branch level
* Establish and ensure operational implementation and compliance with processes and procedures for handling the freight product
* Maintain strategic relationships with appropriate vendors, including pricing and service standards; coordinate with the vendor base to ensure strategic compliance with XPO goals and objectives
* Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
* Assist sales in developing new customers in the market and onboarding those customers to operations
* Develop and implement new product and service offerings to meet customer needs in alignment with their goals and objectives
* Direct, develop and train sales and operations teams to ensure individual and branch KPIs are met

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* 7 years of experience in operations for a carrier, freight forwarder/NVO and/or consolidator/Third-Party Logistics (3PL) organization

Itd be great if you also have:

* Bachelors degree
* Management experience
* Sales experience
* Excellent interpersonal skills with experience developing, managing, leading and communicating effectively

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: Tampa
Job Segment: Operations Manager, Manager, Outside Sales, Supply, Operations, Management, Sales