Senior Rail Operations & Vendor Optimization Analyst

APM Terminals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk North America Landside Delivery Product is seeking a rail operations professional to drive efficient, cost-effective intermodal rail activities. You will collaborate with rail vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, safe cargo movement and adherence to contracts and performance targets.

The role requires strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements while maintaining focus on profitability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• College Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation and/or logistics, preferably rail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills, supporting corporate policy and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications in a networked environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee movement of rail cargo.
• Monitor cargo within rail network to ensure timely and safe delivery.
• Monitor terminal rail and on-rail dwells.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
• Build strong relationships with rail vendors and internal teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert on vendor network, capabilities, and agreements.
• Use data to measure performance and drive decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with procurement, product, sales, and finance to ensure alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal & management

Data-driven decision making

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maersk North America Landside Delivery Product is seeking a rail operations professional to drive efficient, cost-effective intermodal rail activities. You will collaborate with rail vendors and internal teams to ensure timely, safe cargo movement and adherence to contracts and performance targets.

The role requires strong analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements while maintaining focus on profitability and continuous improvement.