What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Services Manager position at Amrize?
Join Amrize as a Rail Services Manager and help construct whats next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
About The Role
Manage all aspects related to the movement of cement by rail. Help manage all contracts with railroads, as well as manage a fleet of approximately 3,800 rail cars. Ensure product is delivered on time, at the lowest cost possible, and free of exceptions. Manage service providers to Amrize standards.
What You'll Accomplish
Education: Bachelor's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience
Required Work Experience: 3-5 years of rail experience (Preferred), 3-5 years logistics/supply chain experience
Required Technical Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge excel power point; SAP or other ERS systems experience a plus
Additional Requirements
About The Role
Manage all aspects related to the movement of cement by rail. Help manage all contracts with railroads, as well as manage a fleet of approximately 3,800 rail cars. Ensure product is delivered on time, at the lowest cost possible, and free of exceptions. Manage service providers to Amrize standards.
What You'll Accomplish
- Assist negotiations all inbound/outbound rail freight contracts
- Assist negotiating leases, agreements and manage rail car fleet of ~ 3,800 cars (including maintenance)
- Manage service providers performance to Amrize standards
- Issue and manage monthly key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Be part of a team of professionals handling all aspects of rail transportation/tactical planning
- Ensure timely supply of rail cars and low cost utilization of rail fleet… assist with strategic planning
- Assist with rail transportation budgets, forecasts, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Education: Bachelor's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience
Required Work Experience: 3-5 years of rail experience (Preferred), 3-5 years logistics/supply chain experience
Required Technical Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge excel power point; SAP or other ERS systems experience a plus
Additional Requirements
- Able to interact with all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills
- Excellent financial and business acumen
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good project management skills
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day