Rail Planner

SHELL OIL COMPANY • Houston, TX • 3w ago

Job Description:

Whats the role

The Rail Planner is responsible for actively engaging rail carriers. The position will also serve within the Chemicals rail center of excellence for all downstream businesses and work across functional stakeholders on day-to-day rail processes to ensure that the maximum value is extracted from Logistics Service Provider (LSP) contracts and uphold KPIs for the LSPs and the various Service Level Agreements (SLA) which need to be continuously met.

This role acts as the Rail Freight SME for the enterprise during the tender negotiations making sure data integrity, operational excellence and continuous improvement optimize costs through the value chain.

Accountabilities:

Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes and reduce inefficiency and costs throughout the Downstream rail networks

Maintain and continuously improve tools and processes utilized to track and optimize rail movements

Proactively monitor flow of rail within the existing systems, work with transport providers, Customer Center, Supply and Trading to streamline, and/or escalate issues that require additional support

Responsible for tracking and tracing rail cars throughout North America on an exception basis to ensure customer needs are being met

Facilitate and support Downstream Operations and Commercial organizations to ensure that all required rail transportation operations services are delivered in a safe, efficient, reliable, cost effective and sustainable manner

Directly support Rail Freight Contract Manager as the first line of defense in escalating carrier issues

What you bring

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or any related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

At least 3 years of work experience

Experience in customer service, logistics, operations, and/or supply chain

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn and apply, railcar regulations and hazardous material certifications

Ability to engage, build strong relationships, and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment

Systems proficiency (GSAP, MS Suite, Bourque, railroad internet sites)

Demonstrated disciplined time management and ability to prioritize activities effectively while managing multiple stakeholders across downstream businesses (e.g., Chemicals, Trading, Catalyst, Lubricants) with diverse needs

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