Associate Analyst

TTX

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Job Category: FleetJob Description:Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of strategies and procedures necessary to effectively manage approximately 56,000 railcars assigned to North America's multi-level fleet. Responsibilities include management of customer shipper accounts, preparation of weekly distribution reports, and processing for cars being built or converted. Prepares statistical reports on fleet performance and utilization for the TTX Automotive and national multi-level Reload fleet. Prepares daily shipper queue reports and monitors empty car pipelines. Communicates directly with assigned shippers to assess the health of their loading operations and reports relevant information to the Reload team. Communicates with internal and external shop personnel to monitor Automotive fleet program work and update railcar information databases accordingly.RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Preparing weekly distribution reports, both internally and for use by external participants in the national multi-level Reload pool. Assessing weekly fleet utilization metrics and distributing them to the relevant parties. Advising management and peers accordingly of deficits/surpluses. Identifying and addressing railcar management issues with carriers, managers, and peers daily. Updating other relevant distribution reports using InfoAssist, Excel, etc. to create and maintain KPIs.
  • Gather, analyze and interpret data and present findings to both internal and external stakeholders including Railroad clients and TTX Senior Leadership.
  • Managing empty railcar queues to ensure sufficient railcar supply for individual shippers through preparation of individual queue reports and monitoring the associated empty railcar pipelines. Primary interface on all shipper issues with railroad and fleet management. Managing shipper-specific relationships. Identifying opportunities to improve/ clarify existing processes, increase fleet efficiency and promote the equitable treatment of pool participants.
  • Assisting with updates to car initials, rack attributes, active statuses, costs, and maintenance records. Monitoring both internal and foreign owned production forecasts to gauge their health and progress. Developing an understanding of the flow of equipment to and from shops, along with a knowledge of car classes and requirements for program candidacy. When necessary, gives assistance to foreign entities in order to capture equipment identified for program work etc.
  • Assisting in special projects and reports as assigned. Developing and maintaining computer programs and spreadsheets. Publishing relevant documentation to internal and external customers while aiding in the development of new reports on railcar metrics via Business Intelligence tools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, preferably within the academic fields of Economics, Communications, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Business Analytics/Management. One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools - Power BI, Microsoft SQL server, Tableau, SAS - preferred
  • The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of fleet participant companies.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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.#INDCORPResponsibilities:Qualifications: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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