Cargill

Transportation Optimization Process Lead

Cargill$80K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or Master's with 2 years experience.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in the agricultural supply chain, or 2 years with a Master’s degree.
  • Minimum 1 year of directly applicable experience in supply chain operations and inventory analysis.
  • Experience with rail fleet analysis using Intellitrans GVP platform.
  • Proficient in managing ocean shipments and international documentation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Forecast rail fleet sizing needs for operational efficiency.
  • Manage inbound bulk ocean vessel planning to ensure timely arrivals.
  • Create and oversee a railcar demurrage reduction plan to minimize costs.
  • Lead governance efforts for On-Time In-Full deliveries across transportation modes.
  • Translate demand plans into relevant transportation forecasts by equipment type.
  • Solve complex transportation issues, including food safety concerns.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to address transportation challenges.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting allowed for up to two days a week.
  • Full-time position, Monday to Friday, with standard 40-hour work weeks.
Full Job Description
Forecast rail fleet sizing needs. Manage inbound bulk ocean vessel planning. Create and manage railcar demurrage reduction plan. Lead On-Time In-Full governance to meet tiered customer requirements in multiple transportation modes. Translate demand plans into transportation relevant forecasts by equipment type (bulk truck, railcar, packaged truck) for sourcing inputs. Solve transportation investigations including food safety relevant issues. Diagnose and create plans to reduce supply chain-related costs throughout the delivery network (inbound and outbound). Work directly with internal and third-party suppliers including carriers and shipping sites to solve for complex transportation related problems and cost drivers. Work with commercial and supply chain team to understand and plan to meet transportation requirements by mode and including specialized equipment needs (such as: packaged, bulk, barge, rail, truck, and bulk vessel). Telecommuting permitted up to two days a week. Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Transportation or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience related to the agricultural supply chain. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Transportation or a related field and 2 years of work experience related to the agricultural supply chain. Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Planning and executing supply chain operations, including performing inventory analysis, conducting stock replenishment analysis and abc/xyz analysis, and creating stock transport Performing rail fleet analysis using Intellitrans GVP platform; Planning hopper car and tank car moves in the rail network; Sending railcars for food grade and non-food grade wash and repair cycles; Using Class I railroad websites to understand railcar movement and create diversions; Analyzing and interpreting railcar cycle times; Working with international ocean shipments of agricultural products (ocean container or bulk) and preparing Ocean Bills of Lading; Communicating changes and tracking container operations on ocean carrier websites; International shipping documentation requirements including vessel bookings, bulk vessel loading requirements and stowage plans, and bulk ocean vessel nomination process; and Optimizing loading and discharge plans to minimize demurrage opportunities.

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