Job Description

Growing agricultural company has partnered with Aspen Personnel Service to find a dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced individual to join their team as a Railroad Transportation/Logistics Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, enter, and resolve issues with railroad waybills.
• Manage dispatch, coordination, tracking, and distribution of daily updates for leased and privately-owned rail fleet.
• Collect necessary documentation to facilitate the movement of contracted commodities.
• Coordinate with rail vendors, resolve issues, and match invoices.
• Collaborate with the supply chain manager and merchandising team to implement grain materials movement and management strategies.
• Participate in rail planning discussions.
• Track and mitigate demurrage costs.
• Coordinate 3PL shipments, damaged product handling, and dunnage returns.
• Monitor and update rail rates within the company ERP and support systems.
• Reconcile and process railroad invoices.
• Communicate daily with internal departments, railroads, customers, and 3PLs.
• Perform data mining and other assigned projects.
• Cross-train to provide coverage for the inbound coordinator during their PTO.
• Offer support to team members as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• An Associate's degree is preferred, or a comparable mix of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in dispatch and logistics, ideally within the consumer goods manufacturing sector.
• Railroad logistics experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and basic accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and MRP systems.
• Able to adapt to a dynamic environment and varying workloads.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Self-driven, team-focused, with excellent communication skills.

Full-Time Hybrid:

• Monday – Friday
• This position offers a hybrid work environment after fully trained
• 40 hours per week with potential overtime available.

Compensation:

• $24 - $28 per hour

Benefits:

• Company-paid health plan with low deductible for employees.
• Partially company-paid health plan with low deductible for family members.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• More!

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