Job Description
Job Summary
The Rail Fleet Manager will ensure the PMA rail fleet is properly utilized and sized to meet customer needs. This is a critical role in the Logistics organization that will require a strategic thinker who can also drive tactical objectives. Key deliverables are: 5 year asset plan, fleet utilization and optimization, execution of repairs and returns, P&L management and balancing cost and service to customers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop long term strategy for rail fleet and terminals & ensure rail fleet is properly sized
- Support costing rail logistics solutions
- Develop KPIs for rail fleet to ensure continuous improvement in service and cost
- Manage lease agreements, repository and term dates
- Develop annual budget that properly reflects renewals and returns
- Identify opportunities to improve customer profitability on rail moves and drive implementation
- Maintain monthly fleet forecast for managing supply vs demand
- Timely approval of all rail invoices
- Optimize car repairs and ensure cars are returned at end termination of lease
- Optimize rail expense while maintaining desired customer service level
- Provide rail billing support as needed
- Manage P&L for Milos Perlite terminal network
Skills and Attributes Requirements:
- Effective communicator across all levels of the organization to include internal & external customers / vendors
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent economic thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong ability and desire to work in a team and collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to improve the customer experience and internal efficiencies
- A team player willing to take on increased responsibilities
- Have extensive knowledge of various railcar types.
- Knowledge of AAR and FRA regulatory requirements
- Preferred but not required
- Proficiency in SAP
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or other technical degree
- 5+ years of supply chain management experience, customs and logistics with a freight forwarder or large manufacturer. Transportation related experience involving railroad,and railcar leasing companies.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing company, preferred
- Working knowledge of rail and rail distribution networks, preferred
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