Manager, Logistics – Rail & Barge (North America)

The Manager Logistics Rail & Barge (North America) is responsible for managing the planning execution and optimization of rail and barge transportation across North America. This role ensures safe reliable and cost-effective transportation operations while supporting supply chain efficiency customer service and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight to rail and barge transportation operations across North America while working directly with the regional rail and barge operations

• Ensure on-time compliant and cost-effective movement of goods

• Negotiates with railroads barge operators terminals and transload facilities

• Support carrier sourcing rate negotiations and contract management for both rail leasing and carriers

• Monitor carrier performance service metrics and operational KPIs

• Analyze freight spend demurrage detention and dwell time; drive cost-reduction initiatives

• Ensure compliance with all barge logistics and it relates to UMO and finished product safety and environmental regulations

• Partner with Operations Supply Chain Procurement Customer Service and Finance

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field

• 58 years of transportation or logistics experience with rail and/or barge exposure

• Knowledge of North American rail and inland waterway networks

• Experience working with transportation contracts and carriers

• Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Past working experience with National rail company major logistics company logistics software development company

• Preferred experience in liquids transport industry.

• Reverse logistics experience

• Experience in commoditiesliquids being assets chemicals agriculture energy or manufacturing

• Strong analytical skills and proficient computer skills

• Self starter and proven ability to work independently

• Experience mentoring or supervising team members

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.