Join CHS Inc. as a Rail Capacity Planning Manager to lead a team of specialists in enhancing rail planning and operations. This role demands excellent communication skills and a data-driven approach to streamline processes and optimize performance in a dynamic agribusiness environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team of rail experts overseeing railcar capacity and pipeline management
Develop department plans and resource management aligned with enterprise strategies
Implement cost-reduction programs for demurrage, storage, and fleet optimization
Support internal automation and rail technology solutions
Develop and improve rail performance measurements (KPI’s in PowerBi dashboards)
Collaborate with other functional areas on department plans and initiatives
Understand business data to solve problems and improve relationships
Identify coaching opportunities to maximize job performance
Maintain positive relationships with carriers, vendors, suppliers, and customers
Manage relationships with mid-level management of carriers, vendors, and suppliers
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics
Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Ability to build relationships across business and customers
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
Good coordination and organizational abilities
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data
Experience working with Microsoft Systems, including PowerBi
Prior rail management experience, including use of rail technology
Experience leading team of remote, hybrid and on-site employees
Ability to work in a Matrix Organization
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, vision insuranceWellness programsLife insuranceHealth and dependent care spending accountsPaid time off401(k)PensionProfit sharingShort- and long-term disabilityTuition reimbursementAdoption assistance