Senior Logistics Manager, Rail - US Operations

Commercial Metals • Irving, TX

303d

About The Position

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience in transportation and logistics managing railroad movements and relationships with railroad vendors.
• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience managing teams of 5+ or more employees.
• Strong knowledge base of railroad transportation, logistics, and operations management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience/skillset.
• Strategic perspective/vision to position rail operations for sustained success.
• Superior negotiation skills.
• Passion for customer service.
• Solid talent development mindset.
• Robust analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to drive results through collaboration and influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel 15-20% of time, domestically.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing remote staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, tactical, and strategic aspects of rail logistics department across all lines of business for CMC's US operations.
• Function as the primary decision-maker in relationships with railroad vendors.
• Lead and oversee all negotiations with railroad vendors.
• Set the tone in interacting with railroads as the senior point-of-contact.
• Seek to build relationships to deliver responsiveness, consideration, and maximum value to CMC.
• Strategically position CMC and identify leverage opportunities with railroad vendors.
• Own and maintain the strategic plan for railcar fleet assets.
• Establish a comprehensive plan and drive buy-in at the executive level.
• Maintain a multi-year outlook on railcar requirements based upon expected rail volume demand.
• Navigate the on-going strategic balance between private CMC fleet and railroad-owned car utilization.
• Preserve strategic agility to manage through up and down market cycles.
• Establish a 10-year outlook and strategic plan for railcar acquisition and divestment.
• Seek to deliver maximum value to CMC, considering net present value cost, cash flow, asset utilization, and railcar availability/service level.
• Own and maintain relationships with fleet services providers.
• Drive tactical and strategic coordination and deployment of rail assets and capabilities.
• Foster strong internal working relationships to support planning execution of optimal sourcing.
• Oversee daily rail operational execution with solid supporting administrative processes.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators for rail operational performance.
• Drive high-level fleet utilization by leading team to capitalize on reload opportunities.
• Lead coordination across geographic divisions and lines of business to support operational excellence.
• Lead Commercial Excellence: work with Sales and Operations teams to ensure products are delivered on-time.
• Leverage technology to enhance capabilities, incorporate automation, and elevate performance.
• Generate and own talent development actions for team and support succession plans for U.S. logistics team.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental.
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation.
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan.
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit.
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses.
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and Advancement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree