Rail Shop Logistics Coordinator

Trinity Industries Inc•The Woodlands, TX

43d

About The Position

RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries Inc., is looking for a Railcar Shop Coordinator. The Shop Coordinator's primary objective is to manage and enhance the coordination and monitoring of railcar shipments to/from and between origin and shops and maximize timely and successful shipments of railcars for maintenance, qualifications, and/or cleaning. This role will mitigate service disruptions and optimize shipments to minimize out of service time of the railcar.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in rail operations or logistics coordination
System savvy (prior ERP experience or Rail TMS is a big plus )
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in logistics supply chain management preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure railcars moving to/from shops have proper billing instructions applied
Troubleshoot billing issues in a timely manner
Maximize timely and successful shipments of railcars for maintenance, qualifications, and/or cleaning
Mitigate service disruptions and optimizes shipments to ensure minimal out of service time for the railcars
Knowledge of bill of lading requirements, basic terminology, rail routing options is critical to perform this task
Monitor railcar movement, identify railcars moving out of route or not in a timely manner and intervene in a timely manner
Open escalation logs with the railroads where necessary, track all communication and track issues to close
Communication escalations internally
Collaborate with client and car owners to ensure shopping instructions are accurate and complete
Create bills of lading and/or diversion request to move the railcar(s) from client facility to home shops
Work closely with maintenance coordinators to align on maintenance priorities and escalated issues