Logistics Coordinator - Rail

Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia's rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.
Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.
COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACING AND PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D&I) WHERE WE WORK, WITH WHOM WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia's business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.
Covia located inOttawa, ILhas an immediate opening for aRail Expeditorwithin our Logistics team. The Rail Expeditor will provide efficient and effective rail problem resolution for both our internal and external stakeholders as well as support and analysis for the Logistics team as a whole.
The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Closely monitor outbound loaded railcars to ensure they are moving according to plans.
• Intervene when necessary using tools available to get cars moving again if they become stalled.
• Ability to communicate verbally & electronically with railroads, (all class 1's and multiple shortlines) and customers (internal and external) daily.
• Create trouble tickets in railroad systems and consistently follow-up until issue is resolved.
• Assist in rail demurrage dispute process for Covia sites as assigned.
• Interpret and understand demurrage tariffs and be able to provide rail demurrage rate calculations and cost comparisons upon request.
• Strong sense of urgency and passion to provide outstanding customer service. Must be a self starter who can handle a degree of ambiguity.
• Troubleshoot railroad waybill submission when issues arise.
• Work within our TMS maintaining a clean database of railcar activity.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting strict deadlines.
• Cover weekends on a rotating schedule.

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, focus in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in rail logistics, preferably in bulk commodities
• Prior experience with rail rates is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple functions at one time
• Strong orientation towards teamwork
• Great organizational skills and detail oriented
• Experience working in TMS and ERP systems, Experience in Bourque Logistics and IFS Products is a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, highly proficient in MS Excel

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
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