Specialist-Multimodal lll

Support, lead, coordinate, engage and advise stakeholders across the enterprise as it pertains to Multimodal initiatives to effectively connect strategic and tactical plans arising from several disciplines to the field operators at all levels of the various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Cross OpCo Operations to optimize daily dray activity and utilize the synergies that exist between OpCo’s on a longer-term perspective
• Interact with carriers/ramps and Cross OpCo non-rail hub locations with impact to Multimodal
• Responsible for Field Communications and education as it pertains to Multimodal functions
• Develop relationship with operations, provide guidelines to manage equipment pools
• Develop and manage relationships with Drayage carriers and rail carriers to ensure performance expectations and execution are met
• Collaborate with Network Engineering and operations to identify and coordinate proper equipment utilization and type that achieves savings while maintaining on-time service performance goals
• Develop short-term and long-term equipment management plans at a system-wide level
• Coordinate with Network Engineering and Transportation to maximize service, load average, and cube. Identify historical synergies and build them into the daily plan where possible
• Support the development and implementation of industry-differentiating technology for internal operations employees, third-party vendors, and consumers
• Provide training and performance follow-up to lower-level employees, serving as an informal leader as needed
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years of experience in operations, logistics/transportation, or distribution
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and hazardous materials regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of linehaul and hub systems, freight movement, lane movement, and bids process
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and ability to multi-task in a results-oriented environment
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills
• Good communication skills

Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel as needed
• Must be able to work any shift and cover any area of the country as needed
• Reachable outside of normal working hours as needed

Pay

Annual Salary: $89,777.00 - $141,847.00

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Personal/sick paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Bonus potential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Vacation (full-time employees only)
• Paid holidays (full-time employees only)