Rail Equipment Management Specialist

About Us: Gerdau, a global leader in the steel industry, is seeking a strong negotiator with Rail Equipment Management experience to join our team. Each year, we transform more than 11 million tons of recycled scrap metal into new, world-class steel products. Our mission? To roll out top-quality steel products that meet stringent global standards across diverse sectors, including automotive, appliances, energy, construction, agriculture, machinery, and equipment. 

Why Choose Gerdau?

• Impactful Work: You’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mills products moving on the railways.
• Career Growth: At Gerdau, we invest in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and a clear career path.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

 What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans from day one.
• Financial Security: 100% matching 401K up to 6%, life/accidental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Bonuses: Biweekly bonuses to recognize your hard work.
• Work-Life Balance: Parental leave, health advocate services, and employee assistance program.
• Learning Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and a robust career path system.

 Qualifications Required:

• 5+ years of experience in rail logistics, transportation management, or fleet operations, with a strong
  understanding of North American rail systems.
• Expertise in using software platforms for data analysis, reporting, and fleet management (experience with ERP or TMS systems preferred).
• Proven ability to manage railcar maintenance, repairs, and service contracts.
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for turning data into actionable insights to improve operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners such as transloaders and railroads.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, strong negotiation skills, and results-driven.
• Familiarity with industrial environments, including working with scrap, dismantling, and environmental teams, is a plus.

 Your Role:

You will use your proactive skills to manage the strategy, performance, and utilization of our railcar fleet across North America. You will ensure seamless rail operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams, third-party partners, and rail service providers. You will use your strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement approach to drive efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure customer satisfaction.

 Your Responsibilities:

Railcar Utilization, Supply & Planning

·       Lead the efficient allocation, tracking, and utilization of railcars across U.S. and Canadian facilities.

·       Manage the full supply of railcars needed for logistics, coordinating with railroads for railcar supply and working with customers to ensure private cars are returned promptly. 

Collaborate closely with the Commercial team to ensure railcar availability aligns with customer demand and delivery schedules. 

·       Railcar Leasing, Maintenance & Repair Management. N

·       Negotiate and manage leasing contracts for private railcars, including conducting fleet studies and forecasting to determine the optimal number of cars required.

·       Create and process payments for leasing companies, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.

·       Maintain up-to-date records and ensure the leasing accounts remain in good standing with leasing companies, minimizing delays or disruptions.

·       Oversee all maintenance and repair activities for private and non-private railcars, ensuring timely execution, proper documentation, and cost control.

·       Track repair costs and downtime trends to support continuous improvement and fleet planning.

Transloader Account Management

·       Manage all transloader accounts, including onboarding new partners, overseeing performance, capacity, and day-to-day service quality.

·       Evaluate and assist on the negotiation of transloading rates, ensuring value and alignment with service expectations.

·       Process and manage all invoices from transloaders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed terms.

·       Lead the rollout and adoption of a third-party TMS platform among transloaders to enable better inventory management and shipment visibility.

·       Act as the central point of contact between transloaders and internal teams including Logistics, Commercial, and Credit.

Data Analysis & Reporting

·       Use internal systems to monitor railcar utilization, transit performance, and key metrics such as turnaround time, dwell time, and service exceptions.

·       Build and distribute customized reports that offer transparency into fleet operations, carrier performance, and cost efficiency.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

 If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com