Junior Logistics Analyst

Louis Dreyfus Company • Kansas City, MO

2d

About The Position

The Junior Logistics Analyst supports the transportation team by assisting with the day‑to-day execution, data management, and reporting of rail logistics activities serving LDC’s processing plants, terminals, and trading desks. This role provides foundational support across shipment tracking, railcar billing, rate data maintenance, and performance reporting, helping ensure accurate information flow and timely execution. The position is designed to develop core logistics, rail, and commercial knowledge while supporting continuous improvement, data quality, and operational discipline across transportation operations.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to accurately enter, maintain, and interpret transportation data, rate tables, and KPI reports using Excel and logistics systems.
• Attention to detail and financial discipline, particularly when reviewing freight invoices, monitoring ancillary charges (e.g., demurrage), and ensuring data accuracy for reporting and accounting purposes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling clear interaction with senior analysts, traders, plant operations, rail carriers, and accounting partners.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic operating environment, responding to service disruptions, changing shipment plans, and time‑sensitive requests.
• Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity, with the ability to quickly build knowledge of rail networks, systems, and internal processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relative field of study
• 0-3 years’ experience in data analysis, operational role or relevant internship and project experience

Nice To Haves

• Logistics, agricultural or analytics training

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to-day transportation execution by assisting with railcar tracking, shipment status updates, and coordination activities in support of plants, terminals, and trading desks.
• Maintain transportation data accuracy and integrity, including shipment records, rate data, billing information, and performance metrics used by the transportation team.
• Assist with transportation reporting and analytics, supporting KPI tracking, performance summaries, and ad‑hoc analysis to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Provide foundational operational support to the transportation team, enabling timely execution, consistent processes, and effective information flow across stakeholders.
• Administer railcar track‑and‑trace activities, including monitoring movements, identifying exceptions, and escalating issues as needed.
• Assist with railcar billing and invoice processing, including validation against contracts, rate tables, and shipment details.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of rail rate databases and tariff files, ensuring current and accurate pricing information is available.
• Compile and maintain transportation performance reports, including service metrics, dwell time, cycle time, and exception tracking.
• Assist with demurrage and accessorial charge tracking, supporting documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate shipment documentation and record keeping, including billing data, customs-related information, and internal reporting files.
• Support transportation system updates and data cleanup efforts, including improvements to reporting tools, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, data quality, and operational discipline within the transportation team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

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