- Professional
- Office in Charlotte
JOB SUMMARY
As a Manager within the TTX Fleet Distribution team, this individual will help coordinate, plan and implement strategies and procedures necessary to effectively manage approximately 70,000 railcars assigned to North America's pooled multi-level fleet. Primary responsibility is to ensure the proper movement of empty railcars for shipment of finished vehicles across railroad and shipper participants. This involves not only the daily preparation of customer reports assessing the adequacy of railcar supply, but also extensive communications at both the corporate and plant level of the automotive shippers as well as with the car management groups at each of the major railroads. Individual will help support objectives to optimize efficient and equitable distribution of the fleet at the lowest cost to our member railroads while supporting a high level of service for the automotive shippers and other industry stakeholders. Duties may also include the management of TTX Automotive specialty fleets and specified UMLER transactions, along with representing TTX on one or more Automotive industry AAR committees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and develop team of direct reports (data analysts), along with mentoring other junior team members, to ensure that data projects are delivered on time with quality.
- Prepare daily automotive shipper queue and pipeline analysis reports in order to assess individual shipper and plant supply requirements in consultation with team management.
- Assist the Sr. Train Operations Manager with coverage for directing empty distribution efforts of the national multi-level pool. Improve RR and OEM satisfaction through daily customer calls.
- Serve as a contributor in strategic discussions for customer technology (TTXNEXTT) development. Prepare performance reports/graphs using Microsoft Excel and other BI tools.
- Monitor and audit payables for TTX special programs through interdepartmental coordination.
- Manage special projects and/ or tasks as assigned to support company and industry initiatives.
- Provide weekend coverage as part of a rotation with other team members on train distribution.
- High-level understanding of and/ or familiarity with AAR Car Service Rules preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, MBA or Graduate Degree preferred
- 5+ years’ related experience and/ or training
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks according to urgency and department objectives
- Able to thrive both in a team environment and work autonomously (both remote/ in office)
- Ability to develop positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to manage difficult situations and conflict
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
General office environment; may be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, and color vision capabilities.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
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About Company
What we do:
Provide a wide range of services for North American railroads and the transportation industry.
- Create a Business Plan that drives the Company’s plan for new car builds and modifications. The business plan reflects the economy, freight markets, and any changes in freight strategies.
- Day-to-day management of the TTX Company’s Intermodal, General Equipment and Automotive fleets.
- Manage procurement of new rail cars, components and other materials used to support TTX fleet maintenance.
- Manage the North American Boxcar Pool and the Automotive Reload pool, which includes rail cars supplied by owners other than TTX.
- Provide in-depth analysis of the economy, the rail industry and its competitors.
Company
TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
