Rail Coordinator

The Rail Coordinator will lead all rail operations and fleet management s position will report to the Supply Chain Director and will be located in Houston, TX.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate mobile repair unit (MRU) callouts and progress, working closely with plant and Customer Care Manage shop interface for all repairs, requalifications, and specifications (closures, gaskets, and o-rings)
Lead interface with QTS, railroads, lessors, and all other rail vendors, and keep plant teams informed

Maintain information flows between all partners, including letters of authorization (LOA) and data exchange

For non-standard movements, hot items, and re-bills, provide white-glove visibility leveraging QTS track & trace

Manage railcar utilization, compliance, and fleet classification; work with QTS fleet coordinator

Coordinate regulatory response, for any notices from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Analyze fleet sizing by business and railcar type, establish and monitor KPI’s for dwell and asset utilization

Tabulate railcar demurrage and participate in order execution, interface with Customer Care for order creation

Work with Logistics Analyst to administer all data rail freight accruals, support annual rate refresh with railroads

Review and approve rail invoices, reviewing backup documentation and coordinating with QTS fleet coordinator

Coordinate railcar procurement: on-hire, cleaning, and off-hire for leases, and purchase / sale for owned railcars

Create routes in railroad systems, and maintain rate & route master for use in accounting and contract renewals

Manage rail storage and rail service invoicing, working with accounting and providing backup documentation

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, vacation, and 401K match

On-site gym Great office downtown with a strong team environment and close to all amenities

Proactive and clear communication: verbally, in writing, and in business presentations

Tracking commitments and approvals, managing the sequence of activities

Attention to detail, thoroughness, and organization

Data analysis, Excel proficiency, and general arithmetic / numeracy

Computer proficiency and efficient quantity & quality of work product

Vendor relationships

Initiative to identify, create, and sustain work processes

Critical thinking, strong work ethic, and an action orientation

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business preferred

Previous rail or logistics coordination experience preferred
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