Transportation Optimization Process Lead

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. 

Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

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 orders;
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.