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Job Summary
The Planner, Rail Operations is responsible for supporting the day-to-day rail operations of both the Private fleet and non-fleet Private car movements. This individual will monitor daily railcar activity to ensure rail activity is moving as expected. He/She will work with customer care agents and rail carriers to identify and expedite delayed rail cars. Additionally, He/She will coordinate with rail car maintenance vendors and leasing agents to move empty and loaded rail cars to repair shops and lessor locations in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. This individual will be responsible for analyzing and entering rail rates into the company's TMS system and keeping the data updated. Review freight rail bills that do not match anticipated expense, make corrections, and approve payment process
The Planner, Rail Operations should be system savvy, possess strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy. This individual must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Duties
Directly responsible for monitoring the entire fleet of cars on a daily basis identifying cars that are off route, in excessive dwell, bad order status, derailments, and all other service exceptions.
Reroute cars to and from locations and storage as required to keep the business running while managing through potential supply disruptions/embargos.
Monitor outbound car order fulfillment for all plants and report to appropriate parties
Develop a strong knowledge of rail systems and technology and working relationship with Trans-core.
Maintain all private rail cars in the database having all fleet cars in the proper fleet and sub fleet fields. Enter all new cars into the system and remove any cars coming off lease.
Submit OT-57 rail fleet applications as requested and possess a working knowledge of Railinc
Handle all rail freight requests and routing inquiries in a timely manner, audit all freight exceptions from internal and 3rd party payment providers
Notify all parties of freight rate changes and impacts.
File necessary routing instructions, monitor cars to shop, and request estimates of repairs.
Audit daily rail freight invoices and provide allocations to Accounts Payable team.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Support plant personnel in filing of rail freight claims
Qualifications Required
in Supply Chain preferred or equivalent experience Required
2-3 years of Transportation/Planning/Logistics /Analytics/Operational Experience Required
This position is based in our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters which currently operates on a hybrid in-office schedule. Though employees are welcome to work in our office on Friday, this position must be performed in-office on Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee's home office on Friday.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Intermediate communication skills
Ability to work with limited supervision
Advanced organizational skills
Advanced time management skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate ability to work under pressure
Advanced analytical/Excel skills
Intermediate planning skills
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP)
Acquaintance with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF)
Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Fleet Management Systems (FMS) and load tendering software, such as web-based CarrierPoint , Trans-core
Intermediate knowledge of the Transportation Industry (Private Fleets)
Intermediate knowledge of State and Federal Transportation Regulations
Working knowledge of advanced analytical tools ( Tableau, Alteryx, TMI, Excel)
Working knowledge of ERP systems, PS, SAP.
Physical Demands
Stationary Position -
Move/Traverse -
Stationary Position/Seated -
Transport/Lifting - Constantly
Transport/Carrying -
Exerting Force/Pushing -
Exerting Force/Pulling -
Ascend/Descend - Frequently
Balancing - Frequently
Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
Reaching -
Handling -
Grasping -
Feeling -
Communicate/Talking -
Communicate/Hearing -
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Coordination -
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).