Job Description

Rail Site Coordinator

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. 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. 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 third-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.

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

Primary Location: US-TX-The Woodlands

Work Locations: The Woodlands TX - Plant 19481735 Hughes Landing Boulevard 4th Floor The Woodlands 77380

Job: Logistics Supply Chain Organization: United States Schedule: Regular Shift: Standard Employee Status: Non-Management Job Type: Full-time Job Level: Day Job Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

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