RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries Inc., is looking for a Rail Site Coordinator. This position will be responsible for executing the movement of railcars to include planning and coordination of specific railcars to/from manufacturing locations, storage and storage in transit yards, customers and other third-party sites. The Rail Site Coordinator will maintain target levels for loaded and empty railcars in accordance with manufacturing, supply and demand. This includes railcar scheduling & distribution/coordination of information/reports.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with relevant personnel from manufacturing and supply chain organizations to meet inbound railcar needs, raw materials and safety stocks
Ensure local yards have ample capacity, adequate supply of the correct railcar types, and maintain fluidity
Coordinate and schedule railcars by ordering them for relevant locations from serving yards, lease tracks, etc., and assigning them to specific loading racks, including exact spots
Execute shipments of loaded and empty railcars, including hazardous materials, between plants, to storage facilities, or other necessary destinations as required
Ensure all railcars shipping across international borders have cleared customs process and are not subject to any holds
Maintain proactive relationships with local railroad contacts, plant switching operators, and relevant personnel from manufacturing and supply chain organizations
Communicate with class I, regional, and short line railroads operations departments proactively to mitigate any planned or unplanned service issues
Identify and work to quickly mitigate local service issues by serving railroad or other rail related issues
Promptly escalate service issues/disruptions, Master data issues through the proper channels within the organization
This position follows a rotational work schedule
Participate in after-hours support as needed to ensure continuous and reliable operations, and for other rail-related emergencies
Weekend and Holiday coverage is required as part of the regular duties
Process One Time Movement Authority (OTMA) documentation to the FRA
Provide information necessary and participate in quarterly stewardship meeting
Work directly with multiple customer contacts and 3rd party vendors within the overall supply chain
Local inventory management of railcars within the facility to meet loading requirements and car count thresholds
Review and fulfill open orders movements both outbound and inbound
Generate and verify both loaded/empty billing to railroads via SAP or RR website direct
Expedite high priority shipments

Please note:

This position follows a rotational work schedule
After hours support required as needed to ensure continuous and reliable operations, and for other rail-related emergencies
Weekend and holiday coverage is required as part of the regular duties

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in rail operations or logistics coordination
Proficient in the use of logistics software, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of rail industry regulations and safety standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines despite delays or disruptions
Strong attention to detail in high-stakes operations environment

RSI Logistics, Inc.

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