Rail Scheduler: 24/7 Logistics & Cost-Optimization

Texon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texon in Houston, TX is seeking a Rail Scheduling professional to coordinate movement of goods by truck and rail. You will interface with customers, carriers, railroads, and Texon coordinators to ensure service standards are met and loads are properly scheduled and invoiced.

The role requires 3–5 years in rail scheduling, strong planning and communication abilities, and availability for after-hours work with occasional travel to Denver and Houston.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in rail scheduling.
• Undergraduate degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, carriers, railroads, Texon coordinators, and facilities to ensure rail and truck movements meet Texon Service Standards.
• Assist in ticket reconciliation to tie back to each load scheduled, verify volumes, and review invoices.
• Provide timely status updates to Texon Commercial team, communicating demurrage, loading/unloading issues, and service interruptions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, potential arbitrage, and value-adding rail strategies.
• Manage fleet balances and transit times on rail to meet order schedules and avoid rail accessorial costs.
• Respond to customer inquiries about movement status and details.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Settlements to ensure timely shipment entries for monthly close.
• Build relationships with carriers, suppliers, customers, and industry partners.
• Be available for after-hours, holidays, and weekend scheduling; quarterly travel to Houston and Denver may be required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent written and verbal skills

Planning and multitasking

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texon in Houston, TX is seeking a Rail Scheduling professional to coordinate movement of goods by truck and rail. You will interface with customers, carriers, railroads, and Texon coordinators to ensure service standards are met and loads are properly scheduled and invoiced.

The role requires 3–5 years in rail scheduling, strong planning and communication abilities, and availability for after-hours work with occasional travel to Denver and Houston.