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.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food.

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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).

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled.

The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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