Rail Logistics Data & Performance Advisor

Rail Logistics Data & Performance Advisor

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Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Employment type: Part‑time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Oil and Gas

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. We are one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, powered by a unique and diverse workforce that takes pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low‑Carbon Solutions businesses comes from the talent, curiosity and drive of our people who bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented, analytical, and collaborative data enthusiast that will help lead the organization on a journey to enhance how we implement advanced analytics to enable data‑driven decisions in rail. In the role, you will serve as the rail data/performance subject‑matter expert and will be responsible for deriving/maintaining rail metrics, championing data quality, establishing new data sources or data models, and designing tools that identify value‑capture opportunities.

• Support development and ensure sustained accuracy of KPIs by identifying the data source, defining the logic, and validating the results.
• Identify data quality issues and lead improvement initiatives to structurally improve data quality and consistency.
• Architect analytical/insight tools that identify cost‑saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret rail operational and cost data (e.g., freight cost, shipment patterns, etc.) to derive strategic insights.
• Act as rail data SME providing consultation on internal/external data sources, data model architecture, metric validation, and existing dashboard/analytical tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or related roles (entry‑level with internships considered).
• 5+ years of experience supporting rail operations, contracting, or associated processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; skilled in leading cross‑functional work efforts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred (not required) familiarity with NA Rail data (e.g., Railinc, SCARS, rail shipments, etc.) and Rail TMS systems (e.g., Bourque RAILTRAC).

• Data analysis & reporting
• Process improvement & cost optimization
• Knowledge of transportation practices (preferably NA Rail)
• Understanding & application of logistics KPIs
• Vendor and carrier relationship management
• Strong communication skills

• Pension Plan:
  Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan:
  You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad‑hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer‑term programs such as leaves of absence and part‑time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
  Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program:
  Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan:
  Income replacement…