Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
TTX owns and operates North America's largest Intermodal railcar fleet. TTX's Intermodal railcar fleet is
used by our railroad customers to move trailers and containers between Sea Ports or other Network
Terminals prior to being delivered by truck to their final destination. The use of the Intermodal rail
network, and TTX's fleet, helps to move consumer products in a safe and efficient manner, reduces
carbon emissions and eliminates the need for 280 road freight vehicles for every intermodal train run.
The Intermodal Equipment Manager will oversee the daily operation of the 150,000+ unit fleet, ensuring
optimal utilization is attained in a fair and equitable manner to our railroad customers. The person in
this role will ensure the status of all equipment is maintained in accordance with car contract rules, and
lead the preparation of daily, weekly & monthly reports analyzing the status of the fleet. Additionally,
this role will serve as the liaison to Revenue Accounting for corrective action on all revenue reporting
issues and will have supervisory responsibilities.
The Intermodal Equipment Manager will be expected to develop, build on, and apply an understanding
of Intermodal equipment, the benefits of pooling, applicable distribution and car hire rules, and TTX
enterprise systems to promote usage of the TTX fleet. Some presentations and speaking before
committees or other audiences will occur. Shared accountability for maintaining and furthering
relationships with railroad contacts in accordance with TTX's Mission, Vision and Values.
Special projects or tasks are assigned as needed and some travel (5-10%) is to be expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES
equipment
o Car hire is TTX's source of revenue, and this person will act as the direct point of contact for
car hire relief requests
o Ensures continuity and accuracy between relevant applications. Reconciles discrepancies in
accordance with car contract rules and Company policies
o Builds on and applies understanding of the factors that affect Intermodal usage
o Keeps our railroad car management contacts educated on car hire relief procedures.
o Ensures weekly equipment distribution process is completed
o Develop understanding of key car management metrics (e.g., cycle time, Origin / Destination
pairs)
o Performs data mining / analytical reporting using Business Intelligence tools
o Manages railcar events in TTX Fleet Management Systems
o Collaborates on various Fleet system improvements, prioritization, and user acceptance
testing.
o May be assigned to assist with data requests or analysis, and other special projects.
Personal Development / Travel
o Expand industry knowledge and business networks through attendance of related
conferences, industry committees, field visits and scheduled meetings with car management
contacts within participating railroads
Other
o Coordinate and execute any TTX hosted meetings
o Develop knowledge of TTX Car Contracts and agreements
o Process external user access requests
o Provide TTX system training to external users as needed
o Perform any other committee functions as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Systems, Data Analytics
railroad customers is critical.
in a team environment or work autonomously
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
o Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Products, along with familiarity with data visualization
tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
Preferred Qualities Possessed by Candidate :
Delegate, guide, and support work to optimize resources and results.
communicate project constraints. Summarize and explain detailed and / or complex information
in a usable way.
members. Exhibits the determination to complete a project within an agreed-to timeframe.
communicate those solutions to the larger team.
vision and values with authenticity, commitment, and enthusiasm.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
General office environment; may be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit
(remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The
employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must
occasionally lift and / or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close,
distance, and color vision capabilities.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for
the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements.
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About Us
TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX's pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX's generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
About the Team
What we do :
Provide a wide range of services for North American railroads and the transportation industry.
Equipment Manager • USA, North Carolina, Charlotte