Sr. Rail Operations Analyst
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Summary
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.
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
Vendor Management
- Build strong and collaborative relationships with assigned rail vendors
- 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
Rail Operations Subject Matter Expert
- 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
Data Visibility
- 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
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement solutions
- Continuously seek ways to improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness as well as reduce costs
Education and Experience
- 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
Company Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
- And more!
Pay Range:
- $70000-$75000*
*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries
