Rail Logistics Planner
Salisbury, MD, US, 21801
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
The Rail Logistics Planner is responsible for planning and executing rail logistics in concert with our commercial strategy. This includes rail and fleet management, status reporting, problem resolution, and maintaining and monitoring the integrity of our ERP system. This position requires reporting and coordinating information and communications between internal and external customers, merchandisers, transportation, and accounting.
The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $83,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Generate and audit the daily railcar trace report to determine our as is current situation
- Provide guidance and support to business units regarding train logistics and the direction of the fleet into service
- Manage the rail car application process, generate bills of lading, and resolve billing issues
- Expedite rail car movements, gather movement data, and assist with customer notification
- Decide how to resolve transportation execution issues
- Develop a working knowledge of the accounts payable function and maintenance scheduling programs
Minimum Education
- BS degree (Business Management, Transportation, Logistics, or Logistics) OR equivalent experience
Experience Requirements
- Ability to learn of rail transportation including logistics and fleet management
- Ability to learn of Railcar Maintenance & AAR regulations
- Ability to learn NGFA Grain Trade Rules
- Ability to learn standard software applications as well as our ERP system
- Strong communication, math, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Normal climate-controlled office environment.
- Able to move freely throughout the office.
- Able to communicate on the telephone and use standard office equipment.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Salisbury