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Rail Transportation Analyst @USB Ardent Mills LLC

[Hiring] Rail Transportation Analyst @USB Ardent Mills LLC

Apr 03, 2025 - USB Ardent Mills LLC is hiring a remote Rail Transportation Analyst. 💸 Salary: $74,600.00 - $99,444.40. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

As the Rail Transportation Analyst, you will work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Transportation, Logistics, and Trading Teams to ensure Ardent Mills is meeting our customer’s expectations. You will be a key contact between Ardent Mills’ external and internal stakeholders building trust and serving those both inside and outside of the organization. The Rail Transportation Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day facilitation and coordination of our rail transportation programs.

  • Monitor shipments and understand customer and company operations to ensure consistent, reliable, and effective railroad service.
  • Assess and develop alternative courses of action when necessary to provide optimum customer service.
  • Accumulate and analyze data; provide fact-based analysis to support decision making.
  • Create and maintain internal and external scorecards.
  • Identify and make process improvement recommendations for transportation cost savings.

A successful candidate will have the following attributes:

  • The ability to deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
  • The willingness to serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
  • The ability to operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency.
  • A desire to strive for excellence and a passion to serve.
  • The willingness to effectively deal with and drive change.
  • The ability to organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines.
  • The ability to learn and apply new technology, with the willingness to share knowledge with others.

Above all, you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities:

  • Monitor daily railroad activity and provide problem identification and solutions.
  • Coordinate with Trading and Logistics Teams to ensure adequate transportation capacity has been secured/positioned to meet order fulfillment and delivery requirements.
  • Provide transportation analytical support and problem resolution for Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, Trading, and Operations Teams.
  • Create, modify, and produce reports using railroad and TMS systems to monitor inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Work with trading and logistics team to advise and adjust routes and transit time to minimize impact on customers of rail delays.
  • Anticipate, provide, and facilitate problem resolution on all shipment issues.
  • Provide rate, route, and freight optimization guidance on inquiries from the trading and logistics teams.
  • Provide guidance and ongoing maintenance within the TMS and ERP Systems.
  • Assist with the audit and processing of freight and accessorial bills for payment.
  • Analyze accessorial freight charges; recommend and implement solutions for reduction.
  • Investigate product loss and damage claims; submit claims to transportation partners and track claim payments.
  • Coordinate across multiple functions and collaborators to collect, validate and prepare data on a monthly basis.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement/optimization of the transportation network.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation, logistics, or shipping
  • The ability to delve into details and problem solve
  • The ability to balance competing priorities with the skills to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to deliver accurate results in an efficient manner
  • Willingness to lead by example, help drive team engagement and influence others positively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office skills to include Outlook, Excel, & Word
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

  • Rail Transportation experience (good to have)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment (good to have)
  • Microsoft D365 or other ERP software working knowledge (good to have)
  • First-hand knowledge and experience in the flour milling industry or food manufacturing (good to have)
  • Logistics and/or transportation industry experience (good to have)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
  • Life and Disability Programs
  • Voluntary Benefit Programs
  • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
  • Retirement Savings with Company Match
  • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

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Salary 💸 $74,600.00 - $99,444.40
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Posted Apr 03, 2025
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