Job Responsibilities
- Meet face to face with NS personnel (both engineering and purchasing) to resolve issues and evaluate opportunities
- Must communicate demands and initiatives to Corporate and the Tie plants to assure all NS requirements are being met
- Track and manage all key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Trace, bill and assist in fleet management to drive production planning and manage inventory levels
- Purchase order management
- Resolve any invoice or accounts payable issues in a timely manner to minimize any impact to cash flow
- Recognize and notify both Koppers and NS of potential cost savings opportunities
- Manage railcar status, i.e., trace reporting
- Notify respective personnel (procurement, engineering, treating plants) of any potential impacts to production based on railcar supply and inventory levels
- Manage the NS switch tie priorities and orders and coordinate with roadway material yard
- Assist with recurring production meetings between NS and Koppers Plants
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, forestry or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in operations, logistics, or marketing/sales
- Ability to make decisions, plan and analyze information
- Strong organization and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft word, MS-DOS, Excel and Outlook
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.