AltaGas - Scheduler, Logistics

AltaGas Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaGas Ltd. is seeking a Scheduler, Rail Logistics to support daily scheduling of LPG movements by rail across North America. You will work with marketers, analysts and schedulers to align transportation with operations and margin goals.

You will build relationships with customers and Class 1 railroads, maintain KPIs, and help optimize freight costs while ensuring accurate invoicing and service levels. A post-secondary degree and 4+ years in rail logistics are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a rail logistics role in North America.
• Experience with Class 1 railroads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day scheduling of NGL products (propane and butane) via rail between origin and destinations across North America.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Communicate regularly with operations to align transportation needs with activities.
• Plan and execute product movements in collaboration with commercial and operations teams.
• Maintain and optimize freight rates with Class 1 railroads to minimize costs and maximize margins.
• Support service levels with Class 1 railroads to maximize movement and manage charges.

Skills

Rail logistics

NGL scheduling

Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

AltaGas - Scheduler, Logistics

AltaGas is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Scheduler, Rail Logistics role. Reporting to the Team Lead, Rail Logistics, the successful candidate will support the rail logistics team, which is responsible for managing product movements of LPGs across North America. This person will require strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills and will work with a high performing team of marketers, analysts, and schedulers.

Job Description

AltaGas is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Scheduler, Rail Logistics role. Reporting to the Team Lead, Rail Logistics, the successful candidate will support the rail logistics team, which is responsible for managing product movements of LPGs across North America. This person will require strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills and will work with a high performing team of marketers, analysts, and schedulers.

You Will

• Support day-to-day scheduling of NGL products (propane and butane) via rail between origin and destinations across North America
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our customers and partners
• Communicate regularly with operations to ensure NGL transportation needs are aligned with operational activities
• Work collaboratively with commercial and operations teams to plan and execute product movements in the best interest of organization execution and margin optimization
• Maintain and optimize freight rates with the Class 1 railroads to minimize total shipping costs and maximize product margins
• Support and manage service levels with Class 1 railroads to maximize product movement and mitigate optional service charges
• Maintain KPIs relating to NGL movements (fleet utilization, cycle times, dwell times, etc.)
• Work closely with accounting, finance, and Class 1 railroads to ensure accurate invoicing and payment
• Document and BOL management for shipment tracking

You Have

• Post-secondary degree
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a related role with focus on rail logistics in North America
• Previous experience collaborating with Class 1 railroads
• Previous experience in railcar maintenance and subleasing would be an asset
• Knowledge of the NGL industry and supply/demand would be an asset
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet critical deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated individual able to contribute both individually and as a team player with multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Why work at AltaGas

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States.

For Canadian hires

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.