Rail Logistics Specialist

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Support scheduling and executing biodiesel truck and rail logistics to suit customer needs
• Maintain fleet consisting of oil, biodiesel, refined glycerin and canola railcars.
• Update forecast in a timely manner to support daily decision making for purchases and sales
• Coordinate daily loading / unloading of rail to prioritize loading / unloading rail to align with operations according to available inventory and railcar availability.
• Participates in planning meetings focusing on inventory management (biodiesel and vegetable oil)
• Coordinates inbound bean oil truck and rail logistics with the commercial and operations teams
• Establishes and maintains freight pricing matrices to and from customer/supplier origins and destinations
• Communicates customer quality requirements and requests to the lab and operations teams
• Prepares and aggregates paperwork needed for inbound and outbound shipments
• Liaise daily with Biodiesel & Ingredients sales teams on associated markets
• Focus on cost savings for logistics to support business needs. Resolve pricing discrepancies.
• Build relationships with freight providers, expand network or truck carriers, optimize preferred carriers for common lanes
• Assist in merchandising by-products.

Additional Responsibilities

• Cross-train on other roles in the office.
• Develop competence in LDC products varying qualities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Company Conformance Statements

Equipment Used

Working Conditions

Decision Making/Accountability

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications

• Supply chain risk management & inventory management
• Direct verbal and written experience managing customer expectations, demands, and resolving complaints
• Experience in liquid bulk logistics including the operation and maintenance of bulk tank trucks and tank cars.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with biofuels, vegetable oils, or liquid food grade products
• Financial acumen with regard to logistics budgeting, freight value estimation, network modeling, and forecasting.
• General understanding of food grade hygiene procedures and quality documentation.
• Understanding import/export processes including ISF process, FDA pre notify process, and customs clearance.
• Familiarity with freight invoice payment, claims settlement, and procurement events/bid processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• The following are required:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism when interacting with customers over the phone, email, and in person.
• Attention to detail is critical
• Negotiation skills with vendors or customers
• Manages a to-do list and prioritizes workload
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word and Excel & SharePoint

What We Offer

• We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
• - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage - 401k with Company Match - Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays - Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)