Equipment Planner - Intermodal

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to administer rail container plans with third-party and Werner carriers. You will prioritize equipment utilization, monitor plan execution, and escalate issues to ensure on-time performance and cost efficiency.

The role involves collaboration with railroads, receivers, and operations to meet customer expectations while achieving key performance metrics. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating rail container plans with multiple carriers.
• Ability to monitor plan execution and communicate performance impacts.
• Experience escalating issues with railroads to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assign rail container plans to 3rd party and Werner carriers, prioritizing equipment use and cost.
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure plans are executed and report any performance issues.
• Communicate with railroad contacts on equipment issues and case openings or escalations.
• Strive to meet dwell time and street turn utilization targets while controlling costs.

Skills

Rail logistics coordination

Carrier coordination

Job description

The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.

• Administer the assignment of rail container plans to 3rd party and Werner asset carriers. This includes the prioritization of equipment plans based on equipment utilization, dwell time, cost, and capacity.


• Work with carriers to ensure equipment plans are being executed as planned and communicating impacts of failed performance. Advise Operations Supervisor of issues or needs as necessary and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.


• Work with railroad contacts on equipment related issues and opening cases or escalating EQ issues to ensure customer expectations are being met.


• Achieve performance goals pertaining to street turn utilization and overall dwell time and cost.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

• medical plans


• dental plans


• vision plans


• 401(k) plan


• stock purchase plan


• paid time off


• life insurance


• disability plans


• other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.