Logistics Analyst Rail

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Logistics Analyst (Rail) for a petrochemical client located in Houston, TX. The role requires heavy rail logistics experience and is a 6‑month contract. Schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days WFH, Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm.

Responsibilities include monitoring rail shipments, railcar status, and invoicing, coordinating with rail carriers and freight forwarders, and supporting month‑end activities and data analysis for rail logistics performance.

Qualifikationen

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years in Supply Chain with Rail Logistics.
• Experience using ERP SAP ECC for order fulfillment or logistics execution.

Aufgaben

• Support daily rail logistics operations by monitoring domestic and cross-border shipments, including railcar status, orders, documentation, track and trace, border crossing status, and shipment milestones.
• Monitor and ensure proper use of railyard capacity utilization managing inbound and outbound flows.
• Manage railcar storage, asset maintenance, cleaning and loading plans with related functions.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, warehouses, internal stakeholders, and rail carriers through daily calls to prioritize and ensure timely rail shipments.
• Process and validate rail logistics invoices and payables, reviewing charges against rail rates and documentation to identify discrepancies before payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with rail carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly and period-end activities, including invoice reconciliation and reporting.
• Support reporting and data analysis related to rail shipment activity and carrier performance.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Kenntnisse

Rail logistics

Analytical skills

Communication

Ausbildung

BS / BA Degree in related field

Tools

SAP ECC Sales & Distribution

Jobbeschreibung

EHC is seeking a Logistics Analyst (Rail) for a petrochemical client located in Houston, TX.

Must have heavy rail logistics experience.

6 month contract.

Schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days WFH M-F 8am-5pm

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support daily rail logistics operations by monitoring domestic and cross-border shipments, including railcar status, orders, documentation, track and trace, border crossing status, and shipment milestones.
• Monitor and ensure proper use of railyard capacity utilization managing inbound and outbound flows.
• Manage railcar storage, asset maintenance, cleaning and loading plans with related functions.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with freight forwarders, warehouses, internal stakeholders, and rail carriers through daily operational calls and ongoing coordination to communicate priorities, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution of rail shipments.
• Process and validate rail logistics invoices and payables, reviewing charges against applicable rail rates and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies before payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, working with rail carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation, correct billing issues, and ensure invoices are processed accurately and timely.
• Assist with monthly and period-end activities, including invoice reconciliation, outstanding payable follow-up, shipment and invoice reporting, and identification of unresolved items requiring action.
• Support reporting and data analysis related to rail shipment activity, carrier performance, invoices, payables, and operational exceptions to provide visibility to the rail logistics team and management.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS / BA Degree; Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field – or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years Supply Chain Experience Rail Logistics
• Experience working with ERP (SAP ECC Sales & Distribution) for order fulfillment or logistics execution.