Rail Logistics Manager — Strategic Freight & Capacity

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 129,000 - 154,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

STD, LTD & Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is seeking a Rail Logistics Manager to own the rail transportation strategy and execution, interfacing with Class 1 carriers and coordinating with Sales, S&OP, Finance and Operations. You will monitor service, develop forward capacity, and lead negotiations to support customer shipments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7+ years in rail logistics or mining, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

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.