Intermodal Ops Manager

NFI Industries; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

NFI Industries in Springfield, IL seeks an Intermodal Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day Intermodal team, respond to the needs of our operations, customers, and suppliers, and report to the Regional VP of Intermodal Operations.

You will coach staff, negotiate rates, develop SOPs, coordinate with capacity and pricing teams, and ensure service levels align with sales expectations. This role requires strong communication, TMS expertise, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• 5–7 years experience in intermodal, domestic truckload, and LTL.
• Familiarity with DOT Hours of Service and related regulations.
• Knowledge of AAR circular governing North American rail shipments.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high call volume.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of TMS programs for intermodal services.
• Market knowledge of intermodal and truckload lanes and rates.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Intermodal operations team through coaching and development.
• Negotiate rates and services with clients for Intermodal and FTL.
• Support sales resources to advance Intermodal business.
• Develop, implement, and manage SOPs for accounts and ensure service levels.
• Coordinate with capacity group to cover committed freight.
• Collaborate with Intermodal Pricing, suppliers, and market-based indices for pricing.
• Respond to sales inquiries and provide pricing proposals as applicable.
• Ensure proper follow-up and management of all customer shipments.
• Foster growth through collaboration with all NFI departments.

Skills

BA/BS Degree

Intermodal/Truckload/LTL experience

DOT Hours of Service familiarity

AAR circular knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

TMS knowledge

Market knowledge of lanes & rates

Commitment to skill development

Education

BA or BS Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

TMS programs

Job description

Overview

The Intermodal Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of the Intermodal Operations team. This is accomplished by effectively responding to the needs of the operations team, the Intermodal customer base, and NFI suppliers. This position reports to the Regional Vice President of Intermodal Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Intermodal operations team by living the values of NFI and through continuous coaching and development.
• Skillfully negotiate rates and services with clients for Intermodal and FTL services.
• Support dedicated sales resources that are trying to advance the interests of the Intermodal business line.
• Develop, implement, and manage an SOP for each account managed by the operations group and maintain a level of service that is consistent with the terms of sale.
• Work directly with the capacity group to ensure proper coverage of committed freight by the capacity group.
• Collaborate with Intermodal Pricing department, NFI Suppliers, as well use of market-based indices for pricing short-term spot market, and long-term contractual rates for existing clients.
• Respond to sales inquiries and work with Intermodal Pricing to provide pricing on transactional business as well as pricing proposals where applicable.
• Ensuring proper follow-up and management of all customer shipments.
• Breaking through internal obstacles that limit growth/service consistent with NFI deliverables.
• A sales/growth-oriented mindset to enable organic growth from the existing Intermodal client base.
• Participate in the hiring, training, and ongoing development of new operations staff.
• Clear communication of service expectations to other operations staff supporting client base.
• Using available industry tools and relationships to identify potential clients for sales staff.
• Proper positioning of Intermodal services within the NFI network.
• Foster growth in Intermodal business through collaboration with all NFI Departments and willingness to do "Whatever it takes" to ensure client’s needs are met.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BA or BS Degree preferred
• 5-7 years experience preferred working with intermodal, domestic truckload, and LTL shipments.
• Familiarity with DOT trucking regulations (Hours of Service, Claims, etc)
• Familiarity with AAR circular which governs North American rail shipments
• Proficient in using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that involves learning and using multiple applications and handling a high volume of phone calls.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of TMS programs used for intermodal services.
• Market knowledge of intermodal and truckload lanes and rates.
• Individual commitment towards sharpening existing or acquiring new skills as required by demands of the business or customers.

Other

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on shipment volume.

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $80,225 - $100,282. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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