Rail Sourcing Lead

Rail Sourcing Lead

The Rail Sourcing Lead is responsible for managing a private fleet of roughly 500+ railcars which includes private railcar shipping, leasing, maintenance, and re-certifications. This position serves as a subject matter expert and provides cross-functional solutions within the Dairy, Purina, and Winfield business units.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages relationships with railcar lessors, railcar repair vendors, and Class I/shortline railroads.

• Works closely with Sourcing to identify transload opportunities to maximize efficiencies.

• Works independently and requires a ‘self-sufficient’ mentality and can complete projects/tasks on time with minimal supervision.

• Manage a fleet of 500+ privately-owned railcars across the enterprise.

• Owns relationships with railcar lessors and manufacturers, Class I and shortline railroads.

• Manages railroad operations/escalations for both supplier and private railcars.

• Provides valuable market insights to internal stakeholders to include sourcing/purchasing, pricing, and supply planning departments.

• Owns rail invoice reconciliation and auditing methods with railroads/internal AP and AR partners.

• Identifies optimal rail routing solutions and implements cost-saving initiatives within Dairy, Purina, and Winfield B/U’s.

• Works closely with Quality Dept. to ensure standards are met with private fleet shipments.

• Coaches/develops transportation and supply planners on rail best practices.

• Leads railroad operations training for new employees.

• Manages railroad KPI’s and communicates frequently with Class I reps. Maintains RSI Logistics software functionality and improvements to ensure business needs are met.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree required. Preferably in Business or Supply chain

• 5+ years of railroad operation and railcar leasing experience

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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