What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planning and Control Specialist position at RXO, Inc.?
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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 Specialist, Materials Planning and Control at RXO, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of North American container delivery projects to ensure on-time and flawless launches of vehicles. This role involves close coordination with Fabricators, Tier One suppliers and internal teams to maintain production schedules, resolve logistical issues and optimize supply chain processes.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like
Why Join Us
Our Benefits
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We 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.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community 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 statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.
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 Specialist, Materials Planning and Control at RXO, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of North American container delivery projects to ensure on-time and flawless launches of vehicles. This role involves close coordination with Fabricators, Tier One suppliers and internal teams to maintain production schedules, resolve logistical issues and optimize supply chain processes.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like
- Coordinate and review delivery schedules with Fabricators and Tier One suppliers to ensure consistent program milestones are met
- Conduct program reviews and meetings with suppliers to communicate program changes, address delivery statuses and resolve issues proactively
- Provide daily support to suppliers, facilitating problem-solving for delivery issues, quality concerns and border/customs challenges
- Implement standard and lean shipping containers, managing container program updates within the Container Scheduling Portal (CSP) for seamless delivery
- Analyze capacity constraints with suppliers, manage truck orders and determine optimal truckload quantities to support production flow
- Perform supplier evaluations, lead escalation calls and use the Supplier Practical Problem-Solving Tool to address non-compliance and corrective actions
- Ensure all necessary documentation for customs is prepared and up to date while supporting annual training and compliance initiatives
- Generate management reports on program status and delivery performance, contributing to special projects as required
- 1 year of related experience in procurement, logistics, transportation or supply chain management within the automotive industry
- A minimum of 3 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Proven experience with supply chain software and/or container management systems
- Fluency in both English and Spanish
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- The ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Why Join Us
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
- Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career and Leadership Development Programs
- Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We 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.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community 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 statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.