Assistant Distribution Manager

Assistant Distribution Manager

The Assistant Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating train scheduling operations while supporting logistics management across multiple transportation functions. This role acts as a central point of coordination, ensuring efficient movement of resources, timely scheduling execution, and seamless communication across departments. The position also serves as hands-on assistant to leadership, helping manage the many moving pieces in transportation operations.

Target Responsibilities

• Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Train Scheduling and Coordination

• Develop, monitor, and adjust train schedules to ensure operational efficiency and on-time performance.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or disruptions

Logistics Support (Assistant Manager Duties)

• Support planning of shipments and transportation workflows
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of logistics plans

Operational Support

• Act as a key support resource for transportation leadership
• Help maintain organization and alignment between scheduling, logistics, and field operations

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and operational issues clearly and promptly

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or other non-technical academic degrees
• Creative mindset with the ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues logically, and develop actionable solutions
• Requires a thorough understanding of coal mining operations, including safety, production, maintenance, economics, equipment usage, and staff utilization
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities and use of good judgment in stressful situations
• Proven experience in a supervisory, management or leadership role
• Well-developed ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to communicate with clarity, set direction, and influence across multiple levels
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other MS applications