Rail Analyst

Decatur, IL

Ready for a Supply Chain - Transportation career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.       

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world’s best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products – that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Primient Supply Chain is a lean, Six Sigma operation that acts as the lifeblood of our business. It is an exciting time to be part of a team that is driving continuous improvement built on proven best practice.    

This role works in a high-performing Rail Operations team managing a fleet of railcars to ensure availability of cars at our plants, on-time delivery of product to customers, and timely payment of freight invoices.  Primient operates one of the larger private fleets of railcars in the United States across three major commodities and car types.  The Rail Fleet Analyst will be responsible for one of our core fleets: Sweetener, Starch or Commodities. 

They work closely with Primient sales, customer service, production planning, operations, procurement, external rail service providers and customers to ensure perfectly executed orders and enable our production plans.  The role reports to the Rail Operations Manager and is based at Decatur, Illinois.  We currently utilize a hybrid work schedule, working three days per week in the office and two days per week from home.  The position requires minimal travel of less than 5%.

Key responsibilities: Rail Analyst

• Manage empty pipeline of railcars by preparing daily position reports, analyzing dwell reports and proactively diverting cars to ensure sufficient supply of cars to our plants.
• Monitor deliveries, expedite cars and resolve recurring service issues to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Manage accounts with rail providers to ensure timely payment of invoices including review and approve/dispute of railroad balance dues, rejected loads, empty car moves, rebills, etc.
• Support Procurement by developing rail routes for new lanes, ensuring rail freight contracts are met and identifying/completing any refund requests.
• Resolve any exceptions in billing, tracking or costing in SAP, Railtrac or OTM systems.

ABOUT YOU

• Rail fleet management or Rail freight experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Logistics Software, SAP
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Effective analytical skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Career development

Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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