Senior Director, Inbound Carrier Management

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the inbound transportation strategy to support growth, service, reliability, and cost optimization goals.
• Oversee the full inbound lifecycle from purchase order issuance through warehouse/DC receipt across ocean, air, rail, truck, intermodal, cross-border, and last-mile modes.
• Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including contract negotiation, network design, performance management, and SLA oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through routing optimization, consolidation, supplier collaboration, analytics, and enhanced visibility.
• Ensure compliance with international trade, customs, and transportation regulations.
• Own inbound transportation P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance (e.g., cost per unit/TEU, OTIF, dwell time, freight variance, carrier performance).
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Finance, Supplier Management, and IT to align transportation with broader supply chain objectives.
• Build and develop a high-performing inbound transportation team, setting clear objectives and accountability.
• Leverage technology and digital transformation initiatives, including TMS and visibility tools (Oracle experience a plus).
• Lead risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and supplier logistics optimization initiatives.
• Support sustainability initiatives through improved load utilization, mode optimization, and carbon reduction strategies.

This position can be based in Atlanta, GA or Coppell, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain/transportation leadership experience, including significant inbound logistics responsibility (domestic and international).
• Demonstrated success managing large transportation budgets, carrier negotiations (ocean, NVOCC, inland, domestic), and high-volume operations.
• Proven track record of cost savings, process optimization, and performance improvement.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging transportation data and dashboards.
• Deep knowledge of international logistics, customs compliance, and transportation technologies (TMS, visibility platforms).
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder influence, and change management skills in fast-paced growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Certifications (CSCP, CTP, or similar).
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or inventory-intensive businesses.
• Background in sustainability and logistics decarbonization initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)