Rail Transportation Director

6 days ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Nutrien Full time
About the Role

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Rail Transportation Director to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the safe execution and effective negotiations of Nutrien's rail transportation portfolio, consisting of ~17,000 rail assets and annual spend in excess of $700 million USD.
  • Develop and execute rail fleet and freight strategy, negotiating with rail carriers and fleet leasers to support Nutrien's wholesale Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash rail shipments.
  • Lead a team of over 20 professionals, focusing on communication, collaboration, and growth and development.
  • Develop negotiation processes and governance, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and utilizing analysis and decision quality practices to support Nutrien's objectives.
  • Assess, negotiate, and resolve business issues with a sense of urgency and integrity, recognizing the broad implications of decisions.
  • Responsible for rail forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for rail operations, freight, and rail fleet activities.
  • Responsible for achieving key operational metrics and reporting on rail performance, utilization, and incurred costs.
  • Optimize Nutrien's rail portfolio and maintain strategic relationships with rail carriers, fleet leasers, and other rail business partners.
  • Work with internal departments to support commitments and contracts, embedding strong governance practices.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the North American rail markets and provide regular updates to Nutrien's senior leadership.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in Transportation, Distribution, or Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related Business area, with extensive knowledge of Rail operations and Rail freight.
  • Experience leading a large logistics and distribution team, with successful leadership, mentoring talent, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and lead large contract negotiations, using strong tactics coupled with relationship management skills.
  • Experience working with multi-level stakeholders to ensure alignment to short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Experience in a complex global organization and exposure to broader supply chain activities.
  • Working knowledge of North America's Rail Network, with depth of understanding regarding Class 1 rail carriers.
  • Ability to positively represent Nutrien externally with various associations, service providers, governmental groups, and other logistics-related organizations.
  • Performance-driven personality with results and solution orientation, and the ability to sustain a professional growth strategy while working independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and a proven ability to lead teams and influence effectively.
  • Safety and inclusion-first mindset, with a focus on people and environmental excellence.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a focus on embedding a decision quality approach within the rail team.

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