Rail Scheduler

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Monitors and manages rail movements and volumes through use of propriety railroad and third-party transportation systems to create daily train orders. Responds to unexpected events making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of product supply. Ensures relevant data is captured accurately and recorded daily for multiple locations simultaneously.
2. Schedules proper railcars for loading, unloading, sampling, etc. based on railcar type, contents, and ownership to meet business plans.
3. Calculate net volumes and weight based on product lab analysis to be used for invoicing customers. Ensure product is on spec or has approved waiver prior to shipping if applicable.
4. Coordinates railcar inspections and handles billing of railcars from third-party storage locations (gate-to-gate locations). Select correct Consignee, route, and hazmat information to be compliant with Federal Railroad Administration policies and reduce delays in transit. Complete and maintain DOT (Department of Transportation) Hazardous Shipment Certification.
5. Works with internal customers and suppliers to maintain supply of rolling stock needed to support MPC’s commercial and refining operations. Communicates and verifies planned rail movements as well as status with MPC’s refining and commercial teams. Provides timely and accurate railcar movement information to commercial schedulers.
6. Investigates rail-related cost discrepancies and assists with rail-related invoice reconciliations.
7. Provides rail freight rate estimates and railroad tariff rate information to internal business partners.
8. Host weekly rail meetings/Teams calls including stakeholders across the organization. Forecast rail plan and issues to refinery for scheduling operators at rail and truck racks. Provide necessary rail shipment reporting and metrics while ensuring system data integrity.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum Experience: Zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience required. 

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