Logistics Specialist - Rail

About the role

This position serves to optimize the execution of truck and rail shipments of biofuels and vegetable oils into and out of a large vertically integrated oilseeds processing facility. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in the food and biofuels space with an ambition to grow with LDC as it expands its US footprint, while maintaining a focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and execute 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
• Participate in planning meetings focusing on inventory management (biodiesel and vegetable oil)
• Cook inbound bean oil truck and rail logistics with the commercial and operations teams
• Establish and maintain freight pricing matrices to and from customer/supplier origins and destinations
• Communicate customer quality requirements and requests to the lab and operations teams
• Prepare and aggregate paperwork needed for inbound and outbound shipments
• Liaise daily with Biodiesel & Ingredients sales teams on associated markets
• Resolve pricing discrepancies
• Build relationships with freight providers, expand network or truck carriers, optimize preferred carriers for common lanes
• Aid in merchandising by-products

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a Finance, Science or Logistics discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food grade products

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Word and Excel & SharePoint

Benefits

We offer a 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, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, flexible work options, and equal employment opportunity (EEO).

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is primarily climate-controlled office environment with periodic visits to industrial operations areas. Weekend work is required.