Rail Execution Specialist

About the role

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds globally through origination, trading, processing, and distribution, while offering farmer services and risk management solutions.

The Rail Execution Specialist will evaluate routine to complex distribution and transportation operations, data, and facilities to identify effective patterns for product movement. This role involves data management, reporting, analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize fleet-related information from internal and external customers; maintain accurate transportation records and tracking data.
• Support inventory management through efficient rail transportation of raw materials.
• Monitor receiving, locating, sourcing, purchasing, and inventory optimization activities.
• Plan and coordinate railcar movement activities, including managing escalations with rail carriers regarding service issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rail carriers and transportation providers.
• Use transportation and logistics knowledge to make recommendations and support customer service objectives.
• Coordinate rail fleet activities to ensure adequate railcar availability for production and loading plans.
• Support railcar repair and maintenance programs and coordinate activities with third-party service providers.
• Monitor transportation and maintenance expenses; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Resolve moderately complex operational and transportation issues independently; escalate more complex matters when needed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rail transportation, fleet management, transportation logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working directly with rail carriers and transportation service providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Position Details

Locations: Wayzata, MN; Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada); or other Ag and Trading Production facility locations. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role. The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $64,000 - $80,000. Compensation varies based on factors including location, certifications, education, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance.

Benefits

Cargill offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical and other benefits, dependent on position and hours worked. Learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).