Rail Logistics Specialist
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
In your future role as a Rail Logistics Specialist, you will
The Rail Logistics Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end execution and monitoring of rail transportation activities. This role provides rail logistics expertise to Nouryon sites and works cross-functionally to ensure shipments are executed safely, efficiently, on time, and at optimal cost.
Responsibilities Include:
- Plan, execute, monitor, and manage end-to-end rail transportation activities, ensuring compliance with established processes, Nouryon policies, procedures, and applicable transportation requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of rail shipments to support customer requirements, plant operations, inventory needs, and service expectations.
- Utilize SAP, IntelliTrans, Railinc, railroad systems, and other logistics technologies to monitor rail shipments and railcar activity, identify exceptions, and take appropriate corrective action.
- Proactively identify and resolve transportation disruptions, shipment exceptions, system issues, and operational constraints that could impact customer service or plant operations.
- Monitor railcar movements, availability, cycle times, dwell, fleet utilization, and other transportation activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure logistics activities are executed at an optimal balance of cost, operational efficiency, reliability, and customer service.
- Support effective railcar fleet utilization by identifying equipment needs, transportation constraints, excess capacity, and opportunities to improve railcar productivity.
- Maintain accurate transportation data and documentation within applicable logistics and ERP systems.
- Escalate significant transportation, carrier, system, or service issues to the Rail Logistics Team Lead and appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
- Coordinate daily rail transportation activities with plants, Customer Service, Planning, railroads, and logistics providers.
- Monitor rail shipments, railcar inventory, equipment availability, and transportation exceptions.
- Analyze KPIs and operational performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support transportation forecasts and railcar capacity requirements.
- Investigate issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, railroads, railcar lessors, storage providers, and other logistics partners.
- Provide proactive updates on performance, risks, issues, and improvement initiatives to the Rail Logistics Team Lead.
- Support standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of logistics processes.
- Demonstrate Nouryon values and Code of Conduct expectations.
We believe you bring
- 3 to 8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, customer service, or related operations.
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Rail transportation or chemical industry experience preferred.
- Experience managing transportation activities and resolving operational issues.
- Experience with process improvement, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of North American rail transportation processes and requirements preferred.
- Experience working with railroads, railcar lessors, storage facilities, or other rail service providers preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP, IntelliTrans, Railinc, railroad systems, TMS, Excel, and Microsoft 365 preferred.
- Experience with Power BI, data analytics, or similar reporting tools is a plus.
- Experience with AI platforms, automation tools, or participation in AI/digital transformation projects is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of rail transportation and logistics operations.
- Ability to independently manage day-to-day transportation activities while recognizing when escalation is necessary.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot transportation, process, and system-related issues and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels and functions within the organization, including plant personnel, Customer Service, Supply Chain, leadership, global teams, carriers, and third-party service providers.
- Ability to develop, monitor, and support operational goals and KPIs.
- Ability to make sound decisions using available data while establishing a clear path forward.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Self-directed, proactive, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Ability to identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement.
Good to know
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application!
We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new talent through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!
About Nouryon
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
