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Manager Intermodal EquipmentTTX Company • USA, North Carolina, Charlotte
Manager Intermodal Equipment

Manager Intermodal Equipment

TTX Company • USA, North Carolina, Charlotte
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

TTX owns and operates North America's largest Intermodal railcar fleet. TTX's Intermodal railcar fleet is

used by our railroad customers to move trailers and containers between Sea Ports or other Network

Terminals prior to being delivered by truck to their final destination. The use of the Intermodal rail

network, and TTX's fleet, helps to move consumer products in a safe and efficient manner, reduces

carbon emissions and eliminates the need for 280 road freight vehicles for every intermodal train run.

The Intermodal Equipment Manager will oversee the daily operation of the 150,000+ unit fleet, ensuring

optimal utilization is attained in a fair and equitable manner to our railroad customers. The person in

this role will ensure the status of all equipment is maintained in accordance with car contract rules, and

lead the preparation of daily, weekly & monthly reports analyzing the status of the fleet. Additionally,

this role will serve as the liaison to Revenue Accounting for corrective action on all revenue reporting

issues and will have supervisory responsibilities.

The Intermodal Equipment Manager will be expected to develop, build on, and apply an understanding

of Intermodal equipment, the benefits of pooling, applicable distribution and car hire rules, and TTX

enterprise systems to promote usage of the TTX fleet. Some presentations and speaking before

committees or other audiences will occur. Shared accountability for maintaining and furthering

relationships with railroad contacts in accordance with TTX's Mission, Vision and Values.

Special projects or tasks are assigned as needed and some travel (5-10%) is to be expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct responsibility for managing the distribution of and car hire status for Intermodal

equipment

o Car hire is TTX's source of revenue, and this person will act as the direct point of contact for

car hire relief requests

o Ensures continuity and accuracy between relevant applications. Reconciles discrepancies in

accordance with car contract rules and Company policies

o Builds on and applies understanding of the factors that affect Intermodal usage

o Keeps our railroad car management contacts educated on car hire relief procedures.

o Ensures weekly equipment distribution process is completed

  • Monitor Data Integrity
  • o Develop understanding of key car management metrics (e.g., cycle time, Origin / Destination

    pairs)

    o Performs data mining / analytical reporting using Business Intelligence tools

    o Manages railcar events in TTX Fleet Management Systems

    o Collaborates on various Fleet system improvements, prioritization, and user acceptance

    testing.

    o May be assigned to assist with data requests or analysis, and other special projects.

    Personal Development / Travel

    o Expand industry knowledge and business networks through attendance of related

    conferences, industry committees, field visits and scheduled meetings with car management

    contacts within participating railroads

    Other

    o Coordinate and execute any TTX hosted meetings

    o Develop knowledge of TTX Car Contracts and agreements

    o Process external user access requests

    o Provide TTX system training to external users as needed

    o Perform any other committee functions as required

    QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree with a preference for any of the following : Logistics, Business, Information
  • Systems, Data Analytics

  • Fluency in English, with strong written, verbal, and customer service skills are essential.
  • The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and
  • railroad customers is critical.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks according to urgency and department objectives. Able to thrive
  • in a team environment or work autonomously

  • Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
  • procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

    procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

    groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

  • Ability to perform Ad Hoc reporting using Microsoft Suite and other visual data products
  • o Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Products, along with familiarity with data visualization

    tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.

    Preferred Qualities Possessed by Candidate :

  • Deliver with Impact : Articulate value and propose solutions in service of customer and TTX.
  • Delegate, guide, and support work to optimize resources and results.

  • Connect with Others : Inquisitive; not afraid to ask questions of team leadership nor
  • communicate project constraints. Summarize and explain detailed and / or complex information

    in a usable way.

  • Evolve With Curiosity : Ability to perform research independently and problem-solve with team
  • members. Exhibits the determination to complete a project within an agreed-to timeframe.

  • Act with Courage : Able to solve problems using different technologies and the ability to
  • communicate those solutions to the larger team.

  • Lead with Purpose : Strengthen TTX's presence as an industry leader and partner. Drive TTX's
  • vision and values with authenticity, commitment, and enthusiasm.

    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.

    #INDCORP

    About Us

    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.

    About the Team

    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.
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