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Trinity Industries

Railcar Coordinator, Rates/Routes

Trinity Industries, Spring, Texas, United States, 77380

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Railcar Rates And Routes Coordinator

While TrinityRail has built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, it's what's inside our cars that counts. We are proud to manufacture, maintain, and manage the railcars that deliver the indispensable goods that keep our lives, and our economy, rolling. Delivering Goods For The Good Of All is why we proudly come to work each day, and this is why our company exists. This is our purpose. TrinityRail provides railcar manufacturing, railcar leasing solutions, railcar maintenance and parts, and fleet management services. For decades, TrinityRail has been delivering the goods that keep North America moving. A humble promise to transport the everyday things that make everybody's lives better. It's our commitment to being stewards of the supply chain connecting companies with customers. People with products and delivering goods for the good of all. While we've built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, to us it's what's on the inside that counts. And the purpose these products serve for you like grain the secret ingredient for making memories, or gravel that paves the way for a getaway, fuel to power the road trip of a lifetime, cars that transport us to exciting new places, and essential chemicals that purify our water food and promote a healthy way of life. Indispensable goods that truly move us and keep our lives, and our economy rolling. TrinityRail is proud to RSI Logistics, recently acquired by Trinity Industries Inc., is looking for a Railcar Rates And Routes Coordinator. The Railcar Rates And Routes Coordinator's primary objective is to create and maintain an accurate freight rate and routing database. This role is also responsible for seeking out areas for savings or improvements, while also being in compliance with railroad weight limitations. Key Responsibilities: Rail Routing & Rate Resolution Create/maintain rail routing in applicable SAP system Update/escalate freight rate contracts Database Ensure optimal route aligns with minimal volume commitments with railroads Update and maintain the rate table. Ensure rates and routes are uploaded to the rate server. Verify data populated accurately and successfully. Create, modify, and delete rates and routes information as conditions warrant Update and monitor fuel surcharge data into a rate server that feeds SAP system. Maintains and updates diversion fees and transfer bills Work with the Rail Procurement team to establish freight rates for new requests Ensure that routes are accurate with serving railroads- Protecting from unknown changes in service by the railroad such as a railroad interchanging traffic at an alternate interchange junction etc. Identify savings and efficiency opportunities that arise (e.g. alternative routes are more efficient and cost effective) Maintains weight limit information for all North American shipments Develop and execute a strategy for reviewing and, if necessary, updating existing rates and routes on server Maintain accurate and updated rates and routes on the server Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred and/or relevant experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in rail operations, freight payment or accounting General understanding and application of accounting practices System savvy (prior ERP experience or Rail TMS experience highly preferred) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.