Job Title:
Railroad Dispatcher and Planner

Company: Leeds Professional Resources

Location: tampa, FL

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Leeds Resources is working with a client in Tampa that is looking for an Intermodal Planner - rail specific. This is a permanent position. This role is on-site. Responsible for the proactive planning, oversight, and assignment of the intermodal equipment on all inbound and outbound movesProactively monitor all equipment assigned to the operation and advance plan the assets next move post-tank (if applicable) wash based on equipment forward demand within the regionEngages in daily review of equipment balance, both current and future needs, as assigned to region to align ongoing operational demand with the appropriate equipment balance levelsCollaborates with the Intermodal Customer Service team as well as other QC support departments on all assets requiring maintenanceinspections or accessorial work to ensure smooth workflow and reduced down time of assets at vendors, company maintenance shops, or tank washesAssists with the applicable tank wash process on all inbound equipment to ensure timely tank wash assignments, confirmation of prior product compatibility with the tank wash, scheduling, PO coordination, and ongoing communication with tank wash on ETA to verify timely completion for upcoming planning and assignmentEnsure equipment is ready for use at the appointed time, utilizing all equipment and resources to do soWork with maintenance facilities and vendors on a daily basis to ensure intermodal equipment is in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as all QC preventative maintenance standardsManage all asset assignments in collaboration Intermodal and terminal personnel, ensuring that complete work assignments can be sent to all driversEducationHigh school or GED required2 -3 year's' experience Dispatcher or Transportation operations experienceIntermodal - Rail specifically - planningoperations Knowledge of Google apps and Microsoft Office products preferred