Rail Logistics Manager - Mining & Supply Chain Leader

Essarsteelmn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Rail Logistics Manager to own rail transportation strategy, carrier relationships, contracts and loadout interfaces. You will ensure reliable, commercially sound rail solutions to support customer and terminal shipments, working closely with S&OP, Finance and Operations.

You will lead negotiations, oversee fleet planning, monitor KPI performance, and coordinate with terminals and carriers. Travel to plant sites and rail facilities is required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of rail logistics, transportation, supply chain or related experience in mining, bulk commodities, manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rail operations, carrier commercial structures, railcar fleet management and transportation contracts.
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving and carrier/vendor relationship-management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage service and cost performance.
• Ability to work independently and respond to time-sensitive transportation issues in a dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Own rail carrier relationships and coordinate train plans, service requirements, operating issues and escalations.
• Manage rail contracts, rates, liquidated damages/service terms and related commercial negotiations within approved authority.
• Plan and manage railcar fleet requirements, leases, availability, cycle times, maintenance and equipment/vendor actions.
• Coordinate the plant rail interface, loadout and weigh-in-motion requirements and associated operating readiness constraints.
• Manage rail interfaces with terminals, including unloading/loading performance, capacity and service issues.
• Provide rail feasibility, capacity, routing and timing inputs to the S&OP process.
• Work with the Logistics Business Partner to monitor active rail movements, exceptions and required follow-up actions.
• Track rail KPIs, cycle time, demurrage/service exposure and cost trends and develop corrective actions where required.
• Review rail-related contract, invoice and service discrepancies with the Logistics & Commercial Analyst and Finance.

Skills

Rail logistics

Carrier relationships

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/Engineering

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Rail Logistics Manager to own rail transportation strategy, carrier relationships, contracts and loadout interfaces. You will ensure reliable, commercially sound rail solutions to support customer and terminal shipments, working closely with S&OP, Finance and Operations.

You will lead negotiations, oversee fleet planning, monitor KPI performance, and coordinate with terminals and carriers. Travel to plant sites and rail facilities is required as part of this role.