Specialist, Operations at XPO Logistics, Inc. in Freeport, Texas

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.

Join XPO Logistics, a company named among the most admired in the world by Fortune Magazine and one of America's best employers by Forbes. We are looking for a highly skilled Specialist, Operations, to support the Dispatcher. At XPO, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

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 you'll do on a typical day:

• Support the Dispatcher in his/her duties of dispatching trucks to meet customer requirements


• Make appointments for pickup and delivery; update systems


• Keep track of empty container availability


• Forward Proof of Delivery on appropriate web-billed accounts


• Monitor import container releases from the pier and rail to prevent demurrage


• Oversee and answer daily emails

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 1 year of relevant work or military experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1 year of transportation experience


• Excellent analytical, communication and time management skills


• Experience with Microsoft Office

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.