Asset Manager

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

**Our Vision**:
To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

**Our Mission**:
We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.

**Job Summary**:
ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Asset Manager to join our Toronto Logistics team. They will manage ERCO railcar assets of 1800 leased and owned railcars, including all aspects of acquisition, release, attrition, maintenance, empty freight, storage, switching, and service contracts. They must be familiar with regulatory issues impacting the fleet and ERCO's ability to do business. They will manage asset requirements based on new regulatory guidelines as well as business requirements established by sales and marketing. The individual will be required to prepare and manage the annual budget.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Rail fleet acquisition: Negotiate lease rates, term, purchase costs with established industry contacts for new and used railcar
- Rail fleet maintenance: Manage process for annual regulatory/non-regulatory railcar shopping while ensuring enough equipment for plant operation and that maintenance is completed on time. Move railcars between plants as required. Manage railcar spare parts and inventory process and initiate purchase orders. Knowledgeable of regulations that impact ERCO’s fleet and ability to do business. Attend and participate on industry committees and task groups
- Annual budget, monthly variance reporting, cost reallocation, key performance measures: Preparation of annual leasing, maintenance, empty freight, storage, switching, and service contracts, including quarterly updates and monthly variance reporting. Invoice approval and processing. Monthly lease cost reallocation by product and company. Monthly key performance indicators.
- Fleet sizing: Optimize fleet using annual and quarterly review of fleet requirements based on production, sales and inventory requirements.
- Manage contracts and agreements: Railcar leases, master service agreements, storage, switching, and service contracts for railcar tracking, reporting and maintenance management
- Lead railcar innovation: Work with R&D, engineering, railcar owners, rail industry, and suppliers to advance safety, innovation, materials of construction, durability and efficiency in railcar design. Manage and maintain ERCO’s railcar specifications, reliability analysis and Quality Manual.

**Key Attributes & Qualifications**:

- College Diploma in Mechanical Design, Supply Chain or Business is Preferred
- Bachelor of Business and/or Engineering would be an asset
- Professional Logistics Designation would be an asset
- 3-6 years of asset management, business, and mechanical design
- Strong communication and presentation skills, conflict resolution, budgeting, cost control, time management
- Valid driver’s license and passport for travel

We look forward to hearing from you

**OUR VALUES**:
Consistent and Dependable
Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers’ success.
Knowledgeable and Innovative
ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise.
Friendly and Helpful
ERCO sustains its reputation by building relationships rooted in trust, openness, and support.

Proactive
ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.
Premium Performance
ERCO endeavours to excel in all areas, delivering superior goods, value-added services, and unparalleled customer support while maintaining safe, reliable operations.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.