Lead Engineer, Solutions Engineering

Company: RXO
Location: Naperville
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

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.Applicants for this role will be considered in the following markets:Naperville, IL, Southfiled, MI and Clive, IA

As a Lead Engineer, Solutions Engineering at RXO, you'll use engineering and consulting skills to deliver customer proposals and engineering/consulting projects. You will also find cost savings opportunities through rigorous data collection and analysis that improve the client's supply chain operations. We will equip you with the best tools in the industry to grow and develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform research, data mining and simulations to identify and scope opportunities within the customer's supply chain. Provide value propositions and craft marketable solutions for clients
• Develop and Identify cost savings initiatives and manage projects through implementation. Build and integrate supply chain cost models to quantify total cost of ownership opportunities and subsequent savings
• Identify, select, and deploy use of optimization/decision support tools to perform operations studies, routing optimization and transportation rate analyses
• Develop an understanding of customer processes to enhance cross-functional initiatives and effectively communicate/integrate solution improvements
  • Communicate and collaborate project activities to key stakeholders both internally and with clients. Help execute process and strategy improvements related to supply chain focused on transportation improvement projectsWhat you'll need to excel:At a minimum, you'll need:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
    • 4 years of experience in one or more key functional areas: supply chain management, logistics, decision support systems/technology, transportation management and distribution or procurement functional responsibilities
      • Experience data mining and generating simulations in Microsoft BI, Access, and Excel to identify and scope opportunities within the customer's supply chain
      • Transportation and network modeling experienceIt'd be great if you also have:
        Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

        Experience with ILOG, Supply Chain Guru, Appian, any Logistix or data modelingExperience in multiple logistics-related systems and transportation management systemsLean six sigma experienceExperience collecting and analyzing data for modeling, network optimization and/or transportation redesign purposesExperience preparing and delivering presentations

        Strong project management skillsAbility to deal with complex, urgent situationsAptitude for understanding and solving problems in logistics pricing modelsIn this role, you'll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We're a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background - the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you're driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.Massive Benefits

        • Competitive pay
        • Health, dental and vision insurance
        • 401(k) with company match
        • Life insurance, disability
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Paid time off
        • Tuition reimbursement programOur CultureWe 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. We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.The Next StepReady to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and 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.Review RXO's candidate privacy statementandRXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants.

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