Rail Logistics & Fleet Manager

We are looking for a Rail Logistics & Fleet Manager to oversee rail transportation activity and support efficient product movement across facilities in Winter Park, Florida. This position plays a central role in managing railcar assets, improving service performance, and controlling transportation-related costs. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, operational awareness, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external logistics partners. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day management of owned and leased railcar assets, ensuring equipment is available, properly utilized, and aligned with shipping needs. • Lead commercial discussions with rail carriers and equipment providers to secure favorable freight pricing, lease terms, and support services. • Track fleet and shipment performance through metrics such as transit speed, cycle efficiency, dwell, demurrage exposure, asset usage, and movement cost. • Maintain reliable visibility into railcar positions, shipment status, and inventory levels across plants, terminals, and transload sites. • Partner with transload and facility teams to schedule inbound arrivals, coordinate unloading activity, support outbound planning, and remove operational delays. • Work closely with trading, operations, suppliers, customers, railroads, and service partners to keep product moving on schedule and resolve transportation issues quickly. • Identify savings opportunities by improving turnaround times, reducing equipment inactivity, and limiting avoidable freight-related charges. • Coordinate inspections, cleaning, repair activity, and compliance requirements to support safe and dependable rail fleet operations. • Prepare performance summaries, project future equipment demand, and recommend process improvements that support business expansion. • Background in rail transportation is required. • Working knowledge of railroad operations, freight rate structures, railcar leasing practices, and asset planning. • Strong analytical ability with experience interpreting operational data and performance trends. • Effective negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving business environment. • Proficiency with railcar visibility tools, logistics platforms, and reporting systems. • Ability to balance multiple priorities while coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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