Manager, Capacity Planner

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.

As a Manager of Capacity Planning at RXO, you’ll lead assigned process improvement and engineering applications that obtain millions of dollars in savings across the business unit through a disciplined framework of operational effectiveness and efficiency.

You will also act as a change agent while administering key strategic process improvements throughout RXO Last Mile.

This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and grow as a professional, ensuring a bright future for yourself and RXO.

What your day-to-day will look like:


* Operational data collections and updates for zone planning and capacity updates


* Evaluate processes for continual improvement


* Gather, analyze, and validate data


* Execute statistical modeling software and maintain forecast models



* Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting


* Data analysis of large and complex data sets which includes up to 100K+ individual records.


* Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from operations, sales, and finance


* Provide input to volume planning


* Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings with top clients



* Cross functional strategy and planning with Client Solutions, IT, and Operations


* Produce, manage, and improve reporting for Hub Capacity and SQFT forecasting in the Last Mile transactional network


* Lead cross functional initiatives to improve Network Hub Capacity utilization


* Monitor and maintain Hub Capacity levels appropriately by seasonal demand


* Support Client Solutions and Client Services teams through routine and ad hoc reporting / tools

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:


* 4 years of related experience in the logistics industry


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Applications

It’d be great if you also have:


* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related analytical field


* MBA


* 5 years of logistics operations or related experience


* Last Mile or Dedicated transportation experience


* Strong project management and analytical skills with a track record of proactively identifying potential issues and formulating solutions and contingency plans



* Self-motivated work style; able to set priorities and work independently


* Results-driven focus with the ability to analyze, prioritize and act in accordance with ethics and values to achieve desired results


* Experience understanding/determining the financial impacts of decisions and effectively communicating value propositions

In this role, you’ll be supported by a passi...