Sr. Specialist, Rail Operations

Primient•Decatur, IL

2d•$73,050 - $109,574

About The Position

Sr. Specialist, Rail Operations | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. About the Role The Sr. Specialist, Rail Operations sits on the logistics team and plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining Primient’ s railcar fleet, ensuring seamless operations through the daily monitoring of maintenance statuses and coordinating mobile repair requests to minimize disruptions. This role directly impacts the company’s logistics performance by maintaining a high standard of operational efficiency and supporting timely deliveries. By overseeing l essor communications and ensuring prompt processes for invoices, the Sr. Specialist, Rail Operations helps optimize fleet management costs and ensures compliance with lease agreements.

Requirements

Cost and Budget Management
End-to-end Supply Chain and Logistics Processes
Fleet Management, including Planning & Optimization
Data Analytics tools (Excel, Power Bi)
Fundamental understanding of railcar operations and Mechanical systems.
Railcar mechanical and repair
AAR & FRA Rules and Regulations
Maintenance Scheduling
Data Analysis interpretation, and reporting
Critical Thinking
Asset Tracking
Strong attention to detail
Collaborative
Flexible and adaptable
Data-driven
Professional ethics
Safety-first
Bachelors in Logistics, Supply-chain management, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
2-3 years experience in data collection, trend analysis, and performance evaluation (required)

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience in Power BI or Tableau for creating reports and dashboards (preferred)
1-2 years experience with logistics networks and rail-specific industry practices (preferred)
1-2 years experience cost monitoring, forecasting, and budgeting for rail fleet operations (preferred)
5+ years experience in rail industry - shop, railroad, fleet management, leasing - (preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepare Monthly Cost Reporting: Prepare and distribute the Monthly Cost Report for the rail fleet, providing financial transparency and supporting budget management with detailed expense analysis.
Process Invoices for Railcar Lessors: Accurately process and pay invoices from railcar lessors in accordance with contract terms, ensuring compliance and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Manage RAS Data Services Invoice: Validate and process monthly invoices from RAS Data Services, ensuring timely payments and adherence to service agreements.
Coordinate Railcar Repairs: Monitor and manage railcars out of service for maintenance, ensuring swift coordination with repair locations to minimize downtime and uphold fleet reliability.
Procure Railcar Parts: Coordinate the timely procurement of railcar parts for plants and contracted maintenance teams, ensuring an uninterrupted supply to support ongoing operations and repairs.
Analyze Rail Fleet Data: Analyze rail fleet data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction or improvement.