Advisor I, Rail Contracting

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

7d • $96,300 - $117,700

About The Position

The Advisor I, Rail Contracting supports commercial rail strategies by executing sourcing activities that deliver competitive rail pricing, and enable safe, reliable, and cost-efficient rail movements.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Prior work experience (including internships) in logistics, category management, procurement, and/or sourcing
• Intermediate or greater proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Icertis, SAP, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• 3+ years of experience in negotiations and contracting, preferably in transportation or logistics
• Experience working with rail suppliers and contracts, including performance metrics
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and implement practical solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage rail agreements, including freight rates, third-party storage, transloading, and related services.
• Participate in RFPs with rail carriers: gather business requirements, issue RFPs, analyze responses, and recommend optimal rail service and routing options.
• Monitor rail market dynamics (pricing, competition, capacity) and align contracting decisions with operational and cost objectives.
• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders including operations, aligning rail policies, processes, and standards and resolving railcar movement and supply chain issues.
• Partner with Accounting and business units to resolve invoice discrepancies, accessorial disputes, and routing issues; validate charges against contracts and TMS and support accruals/variance reviews.
• Support data collection, reporting, and analysis of rail spend, rates, and performance using Excel, Power BI, and other tools to identify efficiency, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Work extended or non-standard hours as needed to support time-sensitive contracting activities, business needs, or service disruptions.
• Support special projects as needed and lead or support process improvement initiatives related to contracting, rate management, documentation, and data quality.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level