Rail Logistics Specialist
Expanding award winning manufacturer is seeking a Logistics Specialist specializing in rail logistics to join their Corporate Logistics and Transportation team. This is a great opportunity to join a family centered corporation that encourages growth and advancement. Great benefits including annual bonus and 401K. Salary up to $70k plus bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with third-party partners and rail service providers to manage accounts, track shipments, and resolve delivery issues. carriers including railcars, trucking companies
- Ensure the rail car supply based on forecasts provided by the sales team
- Arrange the allocation, tracking and utilization of railcar needs to ensure efficient transport of finished goods.
- Serve as the primary technical expert during calls and meetings, providing rail updates and presentations.
- Develop and deliver training programs for internal teams to educate them on rail capabilities, benefits, and specifications.
- Processing returns in order to return products to appropriate location
- Communicating with external and internal customers regarding shipments
- Communicate transportation cost with customers
- Maintain and create reports pertaining to transportation costs in Excel
- Provide management with weekly carrier "on-time" data
- Process payments for carriers
- Manager and process all freight claims
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Prior experience in logistics in rail
