Rail Site Coordinator

Trinity Industries

The Woodlands, TX 77380


Description

RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries Inc., is looking for a Rail Site Coordinator. This position will be responsible for executing the movement of railcars to include planning and coordination of specific railcars to/from manufacturing locations, storage and storage in transit yards, customers and other third-party sites. The Rail Site Coordinator will maintain target levels for loaded and empty railcars in accordance with manufacturing, supply and demand. This includes railcar scheduling & distribution/coordination of information/reports.

What You’ll Do:

  • Work with relevant personnel from manufacturing and supply chain organizations to meet inbound railcar needs, raw materials and safety stocks.
  • Ensure local yards have ample capacity, adequate supply of the correct railcars types, and maintain fluidity
  • Coordinate and schedule railcars by ordering them for relevant locations from serving yards, lease tracks, etc., and assigning them to specific loading racks, including exact spots
  • Execute shipments of loaded and empty railcars, including hazardous materials, between plants, to storage facilities, or other necessary destinations as required
  • Ensure all railcars departing for Mexico have cleared customs process and are not subject any holds
  • Maintain proactive relationships with local railroad contacts, plant switching operators, and relevant personnel from manufacturing and supply chain organizations
  • Communicate with class I, regional, and shortline railroads operations departments proactively to mitigate any planned or unplanned service issues
  • Identify and work to quickly mitigate local service issues by serving railroad or other rail related issues
  • Promptly escalate service issues/disruptions and master data issues through the proper channels within the organization
  • Process One Time Movement Authority (OTMA) documentation to the FRA.
  • Provide information necessary and participate in quarterly stewardship meetings
  • Work directly with multiple customer contacts and 3rd party vendors within the overall supply chain
  • Local inventory management of railcars within the facility to meet loading requirements and car count thresholds
  • Review and fulfill open orders movements both outbound and inbound
  • Generate and verify both loaded/empty billing to railroads via SAP or RR website direct
  • Expedite high priority shipments

Please note:

  • This position follows a rotational work schedule
  • After hours support required as needed to ensure continuous and reliable operations, and for other rail-related emergencies
  • Weekend and holiday coverage is required as part of the regular duties

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in rail operations or logistics coordination
  • Strong knowledge of rail industry regulations and safety standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in the use of logistics software, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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