Rail Equipment Planner: Optimize Plans & Carriers

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

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.