Commercial/ Customer Logistics Analyst Trainee- Recent Graduates

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Understand each department's (e.g., Marketing, Transportation) daily processes and goals.
• Participate in high-functioning teams with fellow trainees to craft and deliver presentations on various departments' functions and roles.
• Contribute in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
• Observe and learn from experienced staff members.
• Gain knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes.
• Travel to different cities where Norfolk Southern operates and participate in daily operations as required.
• Provide accurate revenue analysis, volume forecasts, and supplemental analyses including macro-economic trends and drivers within Norfolk Southern's markets.
• Conduct research studies to deliver actionable business intelligence to team members and senior management.
• Develop or improve pricing strategies while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Identify problem areas and generate solutions that impact business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Proficient in MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and customers.
• A self-starter willing to learn about the commodity, external factors influencing pricing, and interact with industry experts.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to provide innovative solutions.
• Understanding of external factors that influence pricing.
• Eagerness to learn how the railroad operates from top to bottom and expand knowledge and perspective.
• Extensive time management skills.

Nice to Have

• Majors in Economics, Data Analytics, Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Statistics, or similar fields.

Qualifications

• Educational background in relevant fields such as Economics, Data Analytics, Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, or Statistics.

Benefits & Perks

• Support for career progression from Trainee to Assistant Commercial Manager, Manager Commercial, Senior Commercial Manager, and Director Commercial.