Engineer, Solutions Engineering at XPO Logistics, Inc. in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics,we're constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace As the Engineer, Solutions Engineering, you'll be responsible for last-mile logistics solution design, analysis, modeling, and pricing support for new sales and growth of existing customers. On our team, 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 the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Work closely with internal sales resources (Business Development, Account Management, Operations, and Executives) to gather information from potential customers and develop solution design


• Analysis and modeling of customer data and assumptions, primarily in Excel, and sample routing of customer delivery data, modeled using Appian Direct Route, or current XPO Last Mile routing software


• Creation of XPO Last Mile network maps, and client network maps for RFP solution support and re-zoning of existing operations, using MapInfo


• Use and maintenance of XPO Last Mile's dedicated pricing model in Excel, along with our transactional rating tables (tariffs)


• Summarize design and pricing assumptions in our RFP solutions. Include details on our design methodology and software tools used in the solution process, such as Appian for routing and PCMiler for mileages


• Project management of the RFP response process, including client questions, data cleanup, routing, mapping, pricing, and presentations, and on-time completion


• Participate in special projects focused on process improvement. Occasional project management and process mapping responsibilities

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent related work or military experience


• 1 year of prior related work experience


• Ability to perform complex analysis of data, processes, policies, procedures and/or systems


• Demonstrated attention to detail

• 3-5 years Last Mile or Dedicated Operations experience


• Routing/Optimization Experience, SQL experience


• Ability to prioritize regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects

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.