What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Rail Logistics - East & South position at Interfor?
Manager, Rail Logistics - East & South, Peachtree City, Georgia
When you join our team as a Manager, Rail Logistics - East & South, you will be responsible for managing the rail supply chain from our operations through to the reloads and to the customers.
What You’ll Do
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
When you join our team as a Manager, Rail Logistics - East & South, you will be responsible for managing the rail supply chain from our operations through to the reloads and to the customers.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the rail logistics team for the US South and Eastern Canada regions.
- Work with the rail logistics team to identify areas for continuous improvement including cost reduction and maintaining competitive advantages.
- Act as liaison between mills, railroads and reload providers to ensure smooth flow of rail shipments.
- Support the sales team to ensure their requirements are met for quoting and capacity availability.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues related to rail freight, including delays, damage, or loss, by implementing corrective actions and collaborating with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Manage contractual commitments with railroad companies.
- Maintain rail rates for quoting and accrual purposes.
- Maintain a full understanding of the freight payables process and approve payments as required.
- Monitor and report on shipping targets as required.
- Monitor inventory levels at reload facilities to ensure product is moving in a timely manner.
- Manage external relationships with counterparts at rail and reload facilities.
- Manage loading capacity requirements with railroads and reloads to ensure current and future shipping requirements can be satisfied.
- Bring forward opportunities for new partners and facilitate the onboarding process.
- Assist the GM Logistics with details required to negotiate rates with railroads and reloads.
- Work with GM Logistics to investigate and assess strategic logistics opportunities and requirements.
- Provide training, guidance and support to logistics coordinators.
- Analyze and maintain important logistics KPIs.
- 5-7 years of work experience in transportation and logistics field.
- University degree in Forestry, Business Administration or Logistics preferred.
- Experience in managing commercial relationships with external service providers.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to effectively lead and supervise a team.
- Familiarity with the rail transportation infrastructure and compliance in the US South and Eastern Canada.
- Ability to communicate clear and concise information in an accurate and informative manner.
- Ability to multitask, meet and work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines, and attention to detail.
- Maintain open, ongoing, and effective communication with internal customers, carriers and reloads.
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
- Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
