Transportation Analyst (Dallas, TX)

Occidental Petroleum•Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. This role is responsible for managing the logistics rate structure in SAP and ensuring accurate, timely processing of payables for barge, rail, truck, terminal, and warehouse operations. The position requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, Accounting, or applicable experience.
Ability to work independently, make decisions with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external partners (rail, truck, terminal, warehouse).
High attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP (preferably S4), and Railtrac or similar systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in logistics or accounting.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update SAP transportation routing and ratings, including accessorial charges for barge, rail, and truck shipments.
Review current logistics rates, deactivate inactive rates, and ensure proper routing and rating prior to monthly close.
Process SAP Post Traffic orders daily.
Research, enter, and maintain weekly fuel surcharge data in SAP per contract requirements.
Prepare and distribute summary spreadsheets to relevant stakeholders.
Review and approve logistics invoices against contracted rates.
Allocate charges accurately to G/L Cost Elements and Cost Centers.
Monitor unaccrued logistics invoice charges, validate backup documentation, and coordinate re-billing to OCC customers.
Assist Truck Operations with SAP setup for new motor carriers.
Support SAP IT with testing and operational validation during upgrades or system changes.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline freight payable processes.
Maintain and update the desktop master invoice manual and logistics contract files (barge, rail, truck, terminal, warehouse) in compliance with OxyChem policies.
Assist with logistics claims from filing through collection.