Rail Execution Specialist

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Rail Execution Specialist will evaluate routine to difficult and varied distribution and transportation operations, data and facilities to identify the most effective distribution and transportation patterns for products. In this role, you will conduct data management, reporting and analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership and project coordination activities

Key Accountabilities

• Collect and organize fleet-related information from internal and external customers and maintain accurate transportation records and tracking data.

• Support inventory management needs 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 and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Resolve moderately complex operational and transportation issues independently, escalating more complex matters when needed.

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications.

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

• 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.