Coordinator, Logistics

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance including AD&D

Health & Dental Benefits

Training & Leadership Programs

Award-Winning Safety Culture

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our on-site team. You will manage railcar movements, load/unload, and tracking, while preparing reports on yard inventory and inbound/outbound traffic.

The role requires 2–5 years in rail/oil & gas, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. You will mentor Planning Supervisors and participate in customer meetings, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certification in Office Administration, Business Administration is considered an asset.
• 2–5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Rail, Refinery or similar.
• Experience with rail industry car inventory management systems is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain files and records related to railcar movements.
• Manage customer and employee inquiries in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Prepare and distribute daily reports on yard inventory, railcar loading activity, and inbound/outbound traffic.
• Prepare and distribute KPI reports.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to Planning Supervisors.
• Complete month-end procedures, including operational estimates for car switching, storage, revenues, and expenses.
• Participate in on-site and off-site customer meetings and engagements.

Skills

Communication

Independent initiative

Data gathering & analysis

Prioritization

Office software proficiency

Railcar knowledge

Education

Post-secondary certification in Office Administration/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

The Logistics Coordinator is a self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Working in a fast-paced, customer and employee-oriented environment, this role is responsible for managing the transactions involved in the movement, tracking, reporting, and storage of railcars.

• Work Life Balance
• Cando's Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Health & Dental Benefits include voluntary options.
• Expanding in the US and we welcome you to come grow with us!
• Establish and maintain files and records related to railcar movements.
• Manage customer and employee inquiries in a courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Prepare and distribute daily reports on yard inventory, railcar loading activity, and inbound/outbound traffic.
• Prepare and distribute key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to Planning Supervisors.
• Complete month-end procedures, including operational estimates for car switching, storage, revenues, and expenses.
• Participate in on-site and off-site customer meetings and engagements.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with managers, employees, customers, and stakeholders regarding routine and sensitive matters.
• Work independently while demonstrating initiative, innovation, sound judgment, and strategic thinking.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret information to identify essential business needs.
• Prioritize workload effectively while managing multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrate proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, databases, and general accounting practices.
• Possess knowledge of railcar movements and accounting procedures within a rail environment.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary certification in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• 2–5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Rail, Refinery or a similar industry.
• Experience with rail industry car inventory management systems is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of duties to be performed. The qualifications listed are provided to help interested candidates understand the level of expertise required for the position.

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