Logistics Buyer

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Analyze rail carrier contract proposals, rate structures, and incentives to quantify financial impacts
• Work collaboratively with Class I and regional railroads to develop cost-effective routings and transportation solutions for new customers and business opportunities
• Aid in evaluating rail service options, routes, and network strategies to optimize cost, service, and reliability
• Ensure all logistics and contracting activities align with company policies, standards, and ethical guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field
• Experience in rail logistics
• Strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of rail carrier contracts, rail rate structures, and routing strategies
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting rail contract negotiations or commercial rail agreements
• Heavy industrial, manufacturing, steel, or bulk commodity transportation experience
• Strong understanding of North American rail networks and service considerations

Pay

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

About the Role

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Logistics Buyer for rail freight within the Logistics Department at our Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Cleveland-Cliffs offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Company Information

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel producer and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials and direct reduced iron to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.