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ITS Technologies & Logistics Director Rail FP&A in Detroit, Michigan
Overview
ConGlobal is the industry-leading provider of intermodal rail terminal services, auto loading and unloading and container depot services. We take pride in consistently delivering superior and reliable service, a broad scope of services and an exemplary safety record.
Different perspectives help us all to achieve more. Our mission is deeply inclusive: to take care of each other, our customers, and our business. No matter what level, role, or function, each of us contributes to building a culture where everybody belongs so we can bring our best selves to work.
We are seeking a Director for Rail/Auto with a strong skillset in business analytics and financial planning and analysis, the role of Director, Rail FP&A.
The Director, Rail FP&A will report directly to the Group Vice President (GVP) of Operations and will focus on serving as a strategic consultant to the GVP. The incumbent for this role will need to build credibility and trust throughout the company to be seen as a trusted advisor. This role will provide leadership over business analytics for Rail and Auto and will be responsible for suggesting and implementing strategic initiatives to improve performance.
Responsibilities
Monitors terminal expenses and data including labor costs, production, operational anomalies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Serves as a technical expert in this data utilizing Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc. and reports out regularly to key stakeholders on these metrics.
Partners with terminal leadership to thoroughly understand the business; operates as a financial and analytics partner and subject matter expert.
Monitors data trends and proposes business solutions with the goal of improving overall financial performance, serves as a trusted advisor to terminal leadership in the execution of performance improvement initiatives.
Understands terminal contracts and assists in the preparation, review, and administration of contractual proposals.
Supports operations teams by monitoring real-time telematics data to identify operational and safety related opportunities.
Drives a range of high-profile and high-impact projects to guide the overall corporate strategy, including review of new market and services opportunities, competitive analysis, and internal optimization areas.
Owns strategic initiatives end-to-end through the development of work plans, gathering and analyzing relevant data, the development of actionable recommendations, and compelling communication to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in intermodal, transportation, logistics, warehousing, operations or similar field is required.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, or another industry-related field required, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Proven track record of success managing FP&A and data analytics in multisite and multi-state union and non-union sites required.
Lives in or near the greater Detroit, Michigan area or has the ability to travel there for one week per month.
Has strong analytical thought processes and strong business acumen, has the ability to present complex material in easy to digest ways to all levels of operations.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the successful management of location specific KPIs and financial performance turnarounds.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Expert in Microsoft Excel/ Web Based Data systems, expert in PowerBI or interest in becoming a PowerBI expert.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Location US-MI-Detroit
Type Regular Full-Time