Logistics Specialist

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada Holcim Full time

Position Summary:

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for the short-term execution of the WCAN sourcing plan and the tactical management of WCAN’s railcar fleets. This entails close coordination and communication with all plants and terminals in WCAN, rail carrier customer service and operations personnel, and logistics functions in the US and ECAN. The position will also be responsible for working with carriers, terminal managers and customs brokers on various EDI and data issues. The Logistics Specialist will also be critical in ensuring that rail fleet utilization is maximized without compromising supply chain performance. The Logistics Specialist assists the Distribution and Sales organization in the development and execution of strategies to drive cost reductions and performance improvement. 

Key Missions:

Assist the Rail Modal Manager in providing cost-effective, timely transportation of cementitious products in order to maximize profitability. Develop tools and processes to ensure that plants and terminals are supplied with the correct number of cars. Develop and maintain plant rail shipment plans. Drive plant adherence to these plans. Ensure plants and terminals are completing various rail-related tracking reports. Assist in data exchange with carriers, freight analysis and performance metrics.  Minimize terminal outages (product availability/quality customer service). Manage all rail carrier vendor payables and work with rail carriers to resolve data and invoicing issues. Develop a knowledge base of all three modes of transportation (barge, rail and road) used by the business unit. Provide relief in supply chain jobs as necessary. Work with the Rail Modal Manager and Logistics Manager to ensure that weekly shipping plans are in line with the sourcing plan. Assist Performance and Supply Analyst with rail related analyses. Develop and implement action plans for deviations from supply plan. Ensure effective communication across functions and inter-regionally. Assist Rail Modal Manager in various ad-hoc projects.


Results/Accountabilities:

Fulfilled rail service demand for both inbound and outbound products Cost performance of rail relative to plan Optimal asset utilization (load size, cycle times and dwell time at origin/destination) Regular performance management reporting Accurate and timely data management related to rail tracing application information Support of business and financial analysis Develop an understanding of inter-regional transportation issues and communicate with other regions when required Develop an understanding of tariff and customs regulations that is required for all modes of transportation.

Relationships with Others’ Jobs:

Modal Managers, Logistics Managers, Sales Managers Operations and Terminal Managers, Plant Shipping Personnel Finance US and ECAN Rail Modal and Logistics Managers Purchasing and Procurement


Qualification Profile:

Education and Work Experience:

Three to five years of logistics / supply chain related work experience Experience as an employee or customer of a Class I railroad is preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems or Engineering

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to analyze supply chain activity, identifying trends and potential performance gaps. Familiarity with rail transportation and North American Class I rail network, preferably Western Canada and NW US. Demonstrated ability to compile, process and analyze large volumes of data and convert that information to drive business decisions. Strong attention to detail. Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to influence others. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse group of people. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction and to take initiative where warranted. Demonstrated ability to use research and analytical tools and methodologies. Familiarity with ERP systems desired (preferably SAP based systems). Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

Supply Chain Organization Specific Competencies:

Customer Focus Drive for Results

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

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