Rail Logistics Specialist - Trade Group at The Andersons Inc in Overland Park, Kansas

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Job Description:

At The Andersons, Inc., serving customers with integrity, loyalty and respect has been our commitment since our founding in 1947. An operating group of The Andersons, Inc., the Trade Group specializes in the movement of physical commodities such as whole grains, feed ingredients and energy products.

Position Overview

The Rail Logistics Specialist, position is responsible for logistical coordination of a relatively complex nature.  This position will be responsible for internal rail fleet management and external management of rail shipping schedules.

Key Responsibilities

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  Implement and monitor movement and shipping activities which optimize rail fleet utilization and order fulfillment.
  
  


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  Assist with the management of the private railcar fleet for ATP including maintaining current fleet details, filing lease documents, tracking service dates and assisting business units to set up repairs.
  
  


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  Research and maintain market knowledge and track tariff and regulation changes to make logistics decisions and negotiate terms that are competitive and meet financial, operational and service goals.
  
  


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  Provide customer assistance in processing of orders/deals, convey pertinent information throughout the process, monitor shipments/fleet movement, and address customer inquiries as to status or issue resolution.
  
  


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  Work closely with railroads to ascertain freight rates
  
  


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  Manage administrative processes surrounding logistics which could include managing system information and providing reports and data, resolving claims and issues, conveyance of price, bid or deal information, entry of contracts into system, information input and auditing for billing/invoicing, and ensuring proper logistics documentation is obtained/completed.
  
  


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  Analyze rail rate around ATP facilities to ensure best in class rates compared to regional competition
  
  


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  Share in night and weekend billing with the logistics team
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

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  Performs routine, entry-level assignments
  
  


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  Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
  
  


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  Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
  
  


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  Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
  
  


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  Receives instruction, guidance and direction
  
  

Minimum Q ualifications & Skills

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  Bachelor's Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
  
  


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  A minimum of 1-year relevant experience required. Significant and directly relevant college level coursework may offset experience requirement
  
  


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  Knowledge of railroad movements as well as understanding key tariffs and railroad rules and regulations highly desired
  
  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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