Sr. Rail Operations Analyst

Maersk•Charlotte, NC

12d

About The Position

As a part of the Landside Transportation Rail Operations group, this position is responsible for driving efficient and cost-effective operations within our intermodal rail network through close collaboration with rail vendors as well as internal stakeholders such as truck delivery, procurement, equipment, product, and sales. The ideal candidate will be experienced in rail operations, work effectively across departments, drive accountability through understanding of vendor agreements and data, and maintain a continuous improvement mindset. This is critical to the overall success of the Maersk North American Landside Delivery Product.

Requirements

College Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation and/or logistics, preferably associated with rail
Self-motivated and independent with strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and management skills, supporting corporate policy and objectives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications in a networked environment
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Oversee movement of rail cargo
Monitor cargo within rail network to ensure timely and safe delivery
Monitor terminal rail and on-rail dwells
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve issues
Build strong and collaborative relationships with assigned rail vendors
Serve as subject matter expert on vendor network, capabilities, and agreements
Challenge rail vendors to drive accountability with railroads and control cost exposure
Monitor health of network and drive proactive actions to circumvent delays or cost increases
Serve as escalation point and subject matter expert for a broad internal stakeholder landscape
Guide on operational feasibility of contingencies, ad hoc solutions, and new product offerings
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, product, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective communication within the organization
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support positive customer outcomes and protect profitability
Use data to measure adherence to assigned performance indicators and identify problem areas
Dynamically leverage available reporting to drive calculated business decisions, as well as document decisions, impact, key assumptions and risks in analyses
Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement solutions
Continuously seek ways to improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, as well as reduce costs