Rail Logistics Specialist
Core
Optimize truck and rail logistics for biofuels and vegetable oil shipments into and out of a vertically integrated oilseeds processing facility.
Role type
Logistics Specialist (Rail & Truck)
Builds
Daily scheduling and execution of biodiesel and vegetable oil railcar and truck shipments.
Domain
Food & Biofuels / Liquid Bulk Logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Supply chain risk management, inventory management, liquid bulk logistics operations, customer expectation management, freight pricing matrix management, network modeling, forecasting, import/export processes, customs clearance, freight claims settlement, procurement bid processes
Preferred skills
Biofuels and vegetable oils familiarity, financial acumen for logistics budgeting, food grade hygiene procedures, MS Excel & SharePoint proficiency
Responsibilities
Support scheduling and executing biodiesel truck and rail logistics, maintain fleet of oil and biodiesel railcars, update forecasts for purchase/sales decisions, coordinate daily loading/unloading of railcars, establish freight pricing matrices, prepare shipment paperwork, liaise with sales teams, resolve pricing discrepancies, build relationships with freight providers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
