Senior Rail Logistics Leader: Strategic Carrier Management

Mesabi Metallics; Nashwauk (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

STD, LTD & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Rail Logistics Manager to own our rail transportation strategy and execution, partnering with Class 1 carriers and coordinating with S&OP, Finance, and Operations. You will monitor service, capacity and performance, and drive forward capacity plans and negotiation priorities to support customer shipments.

The role requires 7+ years in rail/logistics in heavy industry, strong knowledge of contracts and fleet management, and excellent negotiation, analytical and

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

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Rail Logistics Manager to own our rail transportation strategy and execution, partnering with Class 1 carriers and coordinating with S&OP, Finance, and Operations. You will monitor service, capacity and performance, and drive forward capacity plans and negotiation priorities to support customer shipments.

The role requires 7+ years in rail/logistics in heavy industry, strong knowledge of contracts and fleet management, and excellent negotiation, analytical and