Rail Project Cargo Coordinator 2

BNSF Logistics is a technology and people-driven third-party logistics company that delivers what matters – to our people, our customers, our carriers, and our communities.  BNSF Logistics is a place where diverse talent works together every day in an inclusive way to create and implement the best ideas to help us DELIVER WHAT MATTERS.  We achieve this through our commitment to our Guiding Principles which helps us create the ultimate competitive advantage in the marketplace.

We PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF OURSELVES AND OTHERS
We DRIVE INNOVATION AND EMBRACE TRANSFORMATION
We RESPECT AND SERVE EVERYONE
We KEEP OUR COMMITMENTS
We FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
We CELEBRATE AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY!

****Location must be TX or AR***

Primary Functions:

The primary function of this position is to manage and coordinate, rail cars for the loading of primarily wind turbines, from manufacturer to off load sites, moving on the rail.  This position deals with a lot of communicating with various players from customer, field crews, rail roads, short lines, ports, and off load sites from the start of a project until its completion.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 19 to 23 months related experience and/or training, and 7 to 11 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Participate in weekly planning calls with customers, plants, field project personnel etc.
2. Daily project updates pertaining to rail activities, going out to all the appropriate parties.
3. Work with customers on project schedules, car needs, timing, any modifications needed for cars, and identifying cars for modifications if needed.
4. Work with on-site field personnel to ensure delivery schedules are met.
5. Working with Class 1 railroads/short lines, on car needs, switching, marshaling etc. on loaded/empty cars.
6. Fleet management- tracking and tracing all cars, loaded/empty.
7. Communicating with field crews for updates to the customer.
8. Coordinate dimensional inspections for all trains
9. Request/coordinate power and crew where appropriate for loaded/empty trains.
10. Manifest creation/audit.
11. Way billing/rail billing loaded/empty trains.
12. Report creation/generation.
13. Entering data into various software systems: Mercury Gate, Excel, GE track and trace model, etc.
14. Empty release trains when appropriate.
15. Rail car exception management.
16. Invoice generation, approval, and disputes.
17. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Additional Employment Statement

Applicants seeking employment in the US must possess work authorization that does not necessitate sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States, both presently and in the future.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.