Rail Business Performance Analyst

Vulcan Materials Company•Dallas, TX

27d

About The Position

The Rail Business Performance Analyst collaborates with the Rail Business Performance Manager to develop, maintain, and drive rail logistics analytics for budgets, initiatives, accounting, procurement, administration, and systems. The work supports Vulcan’s Rail Logistics and Division Leadership in making better decisions, improving performance and asset utilization, and increasing the profitability of Vulcan’s rail business. The position uses data and technology to develop company best practices for fleet sizing, rail profitability, freight rate analysis, and rail market information. It is expected to develop into a department and company subject-matter expert through company-wide analytics, metrics, technology innovation, financial reporting, and market support in collaboration with other Vulcan departments. The role gathers and communicates rail market insights, tracks industry and supplier developments, supports strategic planning and railroad contract negotiations, and evaluates the financial viability of rail initiatives. It also supports operational teams, promotes consistent performance across divisions, benchmarks practices, proposes innovative solutions, and shares successful strategies and lessons learned. The working setting combines an office environment with field visits to rail yards, project sites, and aggregate production facilities; minimum travel is required across regional territories and partner site locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data mining, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive business decisions.
Experience communicating complex information and analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain, preferably rail.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
Comfort working with large amounts of diverse data to identify trends.
Advanced experience with Business Intelligence and Analytics Software, including advanced knowledge of Tableau.
Ability to use SQL to extract information from databases.
Superior Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite skills, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and PowerPoint/Slides.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, cost structure analysis, rate structure negotiation, and FRA regulatory compliance.
Exceptional leadership, root-cause problem-solving, and contract negotiation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
Ability to think strategically, work effectively independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, project management, and operations, to support successful project delivery.
Ability to provide recommendations and solutions to address business challenges and opportunities.
Ability to drive projects independently, exercise sound judgment under dynamic conditions, and hold teams accountable to company values.
Ability to translate corporate priorities into executable short- and long-term goals and adapt tactics to changing market conditions.
Ability to translate complex technical and logistics data into clear, actionable business strategies for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Technical and/or Data Management certifications.
Advanced experience with Oracle Fusion.
Familiarity with ArcGIS / ESRI mapping.
Experience with OneStream (Financial).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Rail Business Performance Manager to develop, maintain, and drive rail logistics analytics for budgets, initiatives, accounting, procurement, administration, and systems.
Use data and technology to support best practices for fleet sizing, rail profitability, freight rate analysis, and rail market information.
Collect and communicate strategic rail market insights from rail partners to inform Sales, Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Land/Real Estate teams.
Maintain an understanding of aggregate industry trends, Vulcan’s market positioning and goals, the competitive landscape, and regional dynamics to support railroad contract negotiations and strategic planning.
Monitor and evaluate railroad strategic direction, service network changes, and market shifts to anticipate and mitigate potential operational or rate impacts on Vulcan’s business.
Serve as the subject-matter expert for end-to-end rail project development, including new business ventures, greenfield projects, property development, and rail service connections, ensuring alignment with Vulcan’s strategic priorities.
Assist in evaluating the financial viability of rail initiatives through conceptual planning, cost structure analysis, and identification of rate advantages or operational efficiencies.
Collaborate with division leadership to meet profitability targets and contribute to long-term growth through optimized rail logistics.
Support organizational initiatives and internal teams in resolving service disruptions and systemic rail challenges, promoting consistent performance across divisions.
Benchmark practices across divisions, propose innovative rail solutions, and develop alternative strategies to enhance Vulcan’s competitive advantage.
Collaborate to adjust strategies in response to evolving market conditions, supplier capabilities, or internal business needs.
Identify and share successful strategies and lessons learned across the Rail Logistics team and Vulcan’s divisions to promote continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support Vulcan’s strategic and operational goals.