Norfolk Southern Corporation, established in 1827, is a leading freight transportation network in the U.S. They are seeking an Economic Analyst Trainee to support the Market Research and Forecast department by analyzing data and providing insights for decision making. The role involves collaborating with various teams to evaluate business performance and assist in forecasting processes.
Responsibilities
Assess business, competitive, and economic climates. Identify potential impacts to Norfolk Southern’s business.
Assist Marketing teams in the application and interpretation of economic and other forward-looking information to support the development of the corporate forecast.
Use statistical methods and tools to develop macro-economic forecast models used by Marketing in the development of the corporate demand forecast.
Collaborate with peers within MR&F and other Marketing groups to evaluate the company’s performance versus the demand forecast.
Prepare reports, presentations, data, and other materials to assess NS' current performance, competitor actions, and economic and business conditions.
Support Marketing teams in the application of Norfolk Southern’s forecasting system.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree
Proficient in MS office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
Solid interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with your team and leadership.
A self-starter willing to learn about external factors influencing demand for rail transportation.
Ability to analyze and interpret data to provide innovative solutions.
Understanding of external factors that influence business demand and pricing.
Eagerness to learn how the railroad operates from top to bottom and expand your knowledge/ perspective.
Extensive time management skills.
Preferred
Preferred Majors: Economics, Data Analytics, Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Statistics, Mathematics, and majors in a similar field of study will be considered
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy.
