Rail Logistics Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company•Upper Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Rail Logistics Coordinator optimizes the execution of rail and truck shipments into and out of a vertically integrated oilseeds processing facility. The role supports customer service and business needs while maintaining a focus on safety and sustainability. The position works with commercial, operations, sales, laboratory, customer, and freight-provider teams, and exercises judgment within established parameters to make logistics decisions and assess risk. It supervises no employees. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Science, or Logistics, and at least three years of relevant experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, at least five years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or customs clearance of food-grade products is required. Domestic travel to visit customers may be required, up to 30% at times. The work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with periodic visits to industrial operations areas. Regular hours may occasionally be extended to 50–60 hours per week for time-sensitive projects or emergencies, and some weekend work is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Finance, Science, or Logistics, and at least 3 years of relevant experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or customs clearance of food-grade products.
Experience in supply chain risk management and inventory management.
Direct verbal and written experience managing customer expectations and demands and resolving complaints.
Experience in liquid bulk logistics, including operation and maintenance of bulk tank trucks and tank cars.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professionalism when interacting with customers by phone, email, and in person.
Strong attention to detail.
Negotiation skills with vendors or customers.
Ability to manage a to-do list and prioritize workload.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to organize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software; Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint are preferred.
Ability to travel domestically to visit customers, up to 30% at times.
Availability for occasional extended hours and some weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with vegetable oils or liquid food-grade products.
Financial acumen in logistics budgeting, freight value estimation, network modeling, and forecasting.
General understanding of food-grade hygiene procedures and quality documentation.
Understanding of import/export processes, including ISF, FDA prior notice, and customs clearance.
Familiarity with freight invoice payment, claims settlement, and procurement events or bid processes.

Responsibilities

Schedule and execute rail and truck logistics to meet customer needs.
Maintain the oil and canola railcar fleet.
Update forecasts in a timely manner to support daily purchasing and sales decisions.
Coordinate daily rail loading and unloading priorities with operations based on inventory and railcar availability.
Participate in inventory-management planning meetings.
Coordinate inbound bean oil truck and rail logistics with commercial and operations teams.
Establish and maintain freight pricing matrices for customer and supplier origins and destinations.
Communicate customer quality requirements and requests to laboratory and operations teams.
Prepare and aggregate paperwork for inbound and outbound shipments.
Liaise daily with Ingredients sales teams on associated markets.
Identify logistics cost savings to support business needs and resolve pricing discrepancies.
Build relationships with freight providers, expand the truck-carrier network, and optimize preferred carriers for common lanes.
Assist in merchandising by-products.
Cross-train on other office roles and develop competence in LDC products and their varying qualities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete quality work within deadlines, interact professionally, cooperate with colleagues and business associates, and comply with applicable laws and company policies.