Intermodal Rail Operations Manager

About the role

Manage railroad partner relationships and all inland traffic for US, Canada and Mid/South America. Negotiate renewal contracts and analyze performance to identify and recommend solutions to maximize incentives and minimize penalties. Provide guidance to internal teams on rail market conditions and opportunities.

Join HMM and navigate the future of shipping and logistics, where you’ll grow alongside an industry leader committed to sustainability, innovation and excellence. HMM is a leading global shipping company operating over 130 state-of-the-art vessels encompassing more than 50 sea routes to over 100 ports of call. HMM strategically collaborates with customers to develop customized supply chain solutions for dry, refrigerated, and other specialized cargo. HMM is currently ranked in the Top 8 global ocean carriers in terms of service network and market capacity. HMM has formed a global business network of vessels, terminals, railroads, trucks, and offices around the world. HMM is highly regarded as one of the world's top integrated logistics companies with a commitment to operational excellence by our team of industry professionals and state-of-the-art technology.

Responsibilities

• Engage railroad partners to maintain strong relations and service quality
• Analyze railroad performance against contract terms to identify issues and opportunities
• Prepare and deliver rail market insights and recommendations to management, covering North and Latin America routes and contracts
• Manage and train teams responsible for arranging intermodal transportation of ocean freight
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

10 years of experience in ocean shipping operations or ocean freight pricing analysis. Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage high level business relationships and influence key decision makers
• Advanced knowledge of international containerized shipping operations and intermodal transfers of ocean freight
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, including generating formulas and pivot tables
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong sense of accountability for team performance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount programs
• Generous vacation and floating holidays
• Highly subsidized individual and family insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Term life and disability insurance
• 401(k) employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Up to 10 vacation days and six sick days in the first year

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the anticipated starting salary or wage range, and the final offered rate will be based on individual merit and the relative compensation of employees in similar positions.