Summary Description of Position
This position will work in collaboration with the Rail Business Performance Manager to develop, maintain and drive rail logistics analytics for budgets, initiatives, accounting, procurement, administration, and systems as required for Vulcan’s Rail Logistics and Division Leadership to enable better decision making to drive performance, asset utilization, and increase profitability of Vulcan’s rail business. The position uses data & technology to drive divisions to develop best practices for the company as it pertains to fleet sizing, rail profitability, freight rate analysis, and rail market based information. This position will be expected to develop into a department & company subject matter expert by using company-wide analytics, metrics, technology innovation, financial reporting, and market support, with other Vulcan departments to improve company bottom line.
Education, Experience, Skills Required
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Technical and/or Data Management certifications are a plus but not required
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in data mining, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives that drive business decisions
- Experience communicating complex information and analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain (preferably rail)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technical Expertise:
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
- Comfortable working with large amounts of diverse data to identify trends
- Advanced experience with Business Intelligence and Analytics Software to visualize information and data for decision making. Advanced knowledge of Tableau.
- Ability to use SQL to extract information from databases.
- Superior Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite skills, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, cost structure analysis, rate structure negotiation, and FRA regulatory compliance.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and technologies related to business analysis and process improvement.
- Advanced experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS / ESRI mapping is a plus.
- OneStream (Financial) is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional leadership, root-cause problem-solving, and contract negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
- Ability to think strategically and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, project management, and operations, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to address business challenges and opportunities.
Essential Functions
Stakeholder Engagement: Collect and communicate strategic rail market insights from rail partners to inform and guide Sales, Business Development, Operations, Engineering, and Land/Real Estate teams.
- Market Intelligence: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of aggregate industry trends, Vulcan’s market positioning and goals, competitive landscape, and regional dynamics to support effective railroad contract negotiations and strategic planning.
- Rail Supplier Strategy: Monitor and evaluate each railroad’s strategic direction, service network changes, and market shifts to proactively anticipate and mitigate potential operational or rate impacts on Vulcan’s business.
- Subject-Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME for end-to-end rail project development—ranging from new business ventures and greenfield projects to property development and rail service connections—ensuring alignment with Vulcan’s strategic priorities.
- Strategic Assessment: Assist in evaluating the financial viability of rail initiatives by supporting conceptual planning, analyzing cost structures, and identifying rate advantages or operational efficiencies.
- Profitability Focus: Collaborate with division leadership to meet defined profitability targets and contribute to the company’s long-term growth objectives through optimized rail logistics.
- Cross-Functional/Operational Support: Share knowledge and expertise to support broader organizational initiatives, assisting internal teams across Vulcan in resolving service disruptions and systemic rail challenges and promoting consistent performance across the divisions.
- Benchmarking & Innovation: Continuously benchmark practices across divisions, propose innovative rail solutions, and develop alternative strategies to enhance Vulcan’s competitive advantage.
- Agile Strategy Adaptation: Proactively collaborate to adjust strategies in response to evolving market conditions, supplier capabilities, or internal business needs.
- Best Practice Sharing: Identify and disseminate successful strategies and lessons learned across the Rail Logistics team and Vulcan’s divisions to promote continuous improvement.
- Other Responsibilities: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support Vulcan’s strategic and operational goals.
Other Requirements
- Setting: Office environment combined with field visits to rail yards, project sites, and aggregate production facilities.
- Travel: Minimum travel required across regional territories and partner site locations.
Critical Competencies
- Ownership & Integrity: Drives projects independently, exercises sound judgment under dynamic conditions, and holds teams accountable to company values.
- Strategic Vision & Agility: Translates corporate priorities into executable short- and long-term goals while quickly adapting tactics to shifting market conditions.
- Consultative Communication: Translates complex technical and logistics data into clear, actionable business strategies for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Job Description Disclaimer
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in data mining, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting business decisions
- At least 3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain, preferably rail
- Experience communicating complex analytical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, patterns, and business insights
- Advanced experience with business intelligence and analytics software, including Tableau
- Ability to use SQL to extract information from databases
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, cost structure analysis, rate structure negotiation, and FRA regulatory compliance
- Superior Microsoft Office or Google Workspace skills, including spreadsheet and presentation applications
- Leadership, root-cause problem-solving, contract negotiation, and cross-functional influencing skills
- Technical and/or data management certifications
- Advanced experience with Oracle Fusion
- Familiarity with ArcGIS or ESRI mapping
- Experience with OneStream Financial
What We Do
Vulcan Materials is the nation’s leading producer of construction aggregates, supplying essential materials for infrastructure projects across the United States. Its work supports local communities and the roads, bridges, homes, and businesses within them. The company has operated for more than a century, with a focus on growth, adaptability, responsibility, integrity, and long-term value while serving customers and communities.
