Logistics Specialist - Rail
HybridKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Support scheduling and executing biodiesel truck and rail logistics to suit customer needs while maintaining a fleet of oil, biodiesel, refined glycerin, and canola railcars. Update forecasts to support daily decision-making for purchases and sales, coordinate daily loading and unloading of rail to align with operations and inventory, and establish freight pricing matrices. Liaise daily with sales teams on markets, communicate quality requirements to labs and operations, and prepare paperwork for inbound and outbound shipments. Build relationships with freight providers to optimize preferred carriers for common lanes and focus on cost savings by resolving pricing discrepancies. Cross-train on other office roles and develop competence in LDC products. Domestic travel up to 30% is required, with call-ins or extended hours occasionally needed for emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Finance, Science or Logistics discipline
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management or customs clearance of food grade products
- 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
- 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
- Domestic travel to visit customers required (up to 30% at times)
- Call-ins or the extension of regular working hours (50-60 hours per week) are occasionally needed
- Some weekend work is required
Desired Qualifications
- A keen interest in the food and biofuels space
- Ambition to grow with LDC as it expands its US footprint
- 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
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