XPO Hiring for Senior Logistics Specialist Virtual Hiring Event Job at Southfield, MI Full Time

Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021

What We’re Hiring For

Logistics Specialist

Senior Logistics Specialist

Intake Details:
Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare for the interview

Resume is preferred but not required. Please apply prior to attending event.

Interview dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About XPO

XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation, primarily a top-three provider of truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL) capacity in North America. XPO helps companies to de-risk their supply chains by moving their goods using cutting-edge technology. XPO Connect™, the company’s proprietary automated freight marketplace, is one of the fastest-growing digital brokerage platforms in the industry. XPO provides truck capacity at scale to 50,000 shippers through a global network of 744 locations and approximately 40,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA.

XPO is committed to helping motivated team players build their careers in many different settings. We support hiring military veterans and reservists – and we believe that the skills you developed while in the service will help us succeed together.

We’re growing worldwide and looking for talented individuals at all experience levels. We do work that is important, meaningful and satisfying. That equals a supportive workplace with amazing colleagues, and an opportunity to realize your full potential.

What is a virtual interview?
Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

Application Link: https://jobs.xpo.com/

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-1uvPb6TYY

What you’ll do on a typical day:
Investigate, resolve and/or call out operational oddities
Schedule, coordinate and monitor drivers and equipment to ensure daily transportation operations run safely, efficiently and on time
Assist in the development, planning and modification of daily schedules as appropriate; make notifications to customer service and the operations manager as to the status of shipments
Correctly troubleshoot and proactively resolve shipment discrepancies as needed
Proactively communicate with customers, employees and the management team to ensure necessary requirements are met
Accurately enter data into the transportation management system; maintain and generate required reports
Properly process, audit and file various documentation
Monitor and ensure proper coding application in a timely matter; escalate as needed
Maintain statement of work audit schedule and distribute updates to all team members

What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
2 years of transportation experience
Experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office, including creating complex formulas in Excel

It’d be great if you also have:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics Management
Knowledge of shipping software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
The capability to perform complex analysis of data, processes, policies, procedures and/or systems; able to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations of data/information

Apply Here: https://jobs.xpo.com/job/Southfield-Senior-Specialist%2C-Logistics-MI-48076/773509100/