Rail Strategy & Planning Analyst (Hybrid)

Ocean Network Express North America; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Ocean Network Express North America is seeking a Rail Strategy & Planning Analyst to manage rail rates, vendor contracts, and cost analyses within our Inland Procurement team. You will analyze routing options, monitor KPIs, and ensure SLA and pricing compliance across US rail vendors.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Marine, and Inland Procurement to optimize cost efficiency and supply chain reliability while working in a hybrid environment with regular in-office days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in rail, intermodal operations, or ocean carrier logistics preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rail contract rates and surcharges in OPUS.
• Assist in managing rail vendor contracts and Inland Operations cost analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate routing and rate proposals and report performance.

Skills

Analytical & Financial

Communication & Collaboration

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Project Management

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

VBA

Python

Job description

Ocean Network Express North America is seeking a Rail Strategy & Planning Analyst to manage rail rates, vendor contracts, and cost analyses within our Inland Procurement team. You will analyze routing options, monitor KPIs, and ensure SLA and pricing compliance across US rail vendors.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Marine, and Inland Procurement to optimize cost efficiency and supply chain reliability while working in a hybrid environment with regular in-office days.