Rail Logistics 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
• 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