UTLX
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
WHO WE ARE:
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is the largest manufacturer, lessor and maintainer of railcars in North America, with roots dating back more than 125 years to Standard Oil Company and John D. Rockefeller. UTLX, along with its Canadian affiliate Procor, owns and leases a diversified portfolio of approximately 120,000 tank cars and operates a tank car manufacturing facility as well as a network of repair facilities across North America. The Company’s regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and related services for many of its customers.
Owned by Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. This Summer internship is hybrid in our Chicago office with a requirement to be in-office 2-4 days/week for the duration of the Summer program (approximately late May – mid-August).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The “Business Analytics” Intern will support and work closely with Business Analytics and Portfolio Management teams on various business/market intelligence related projects. The “Business Analytics” Intern will report to the “Vice President, Business Analytics”. This is a terrific opportunity to work on various key projects and get exposure within the rail industry.
KEY PROJECTS:
- 1. Commodity to Car Type Connection – identify correlations with published indices by market/commodity to project future rate and utilization of car types
- 2. Pricing Leading Indicators – identify and evaluate leading indicators of pricing
- 3. Competitor Analysis – develop dashboards of key performance metrics for top competitors
- 4. Identification of new Market Intelligence sources – research new sources of market intelligence to add to existing collection of reporting
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or accounting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Pay Range:$20-$24
DISCLAIMER:
Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
