Elko Business Office - Logistics Rail Specialist

Position Description:

At NGM, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Logistics Rail Specialist.

At NGM, we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:

Rail Operations

• Track rail performance KPIs
• Identify and Communicate railroad delays to internal stakeholders, provide interventions and risk mitigation.
• The Logistics Rail Specialist is project oriented and is responsible to coordinate the timely and accurate development/execution of projects plans to ensure the completion of key milestones/objectives, to minimize logistics and operational risks, to enhance competitive advantage and to meet expectations while meeting Nevada Gold Mines internal standards and requirements.
• Monitor day to day unit train and manifest rail operations and

Rail Project Planning

• Report Project status and risk to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by Logistics Manager
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills required Ability to manage self, time, and projects
• Support the continuous improvement and execution of Barrick’s sourcing strategy, policies, and guidelines for service categories and contracts; is a participant in the development of value-added service for SCM customers, cost savings, and other performance metrics.
• Acquire services, obtaining the best total cost of ownership, term of execution, and quality conditions
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Coordinate and communicate with Logistics project stakeholders
• Demonstrate social awareness, commitment, and compliance with Barrick’s Social Responsibility Policy, always showing a socially responsible behavior with the Community and with the Company
• Coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects

Duties:

• Creation and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Assist in fleet sizing based on changing business needs and railroad service levels.
• Lead relationships with North American railcar lessors to maximize value and utilization of railcars that can be optimized across multiple products and bp businesses while enabling both short-term and long-term business development.
• Daily management and coordination of rail delivery projects
• Provide subject matter expertise to Nevada Gold Mines entities to support rail business development, improve rail service, and reduce rail related costs (freight rates, storage, demurrage, empty freight, railcar subleasing)
• Works closely with customers, suppliers, railroads, internal teams, and stakeholders to assure efficient and effective execution of defined processes.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal business leaders and stakeholders to enable growth in rail shipments and develop spot opportunities into long term business
• Assist with rail planning functions of the Department, including developing and managing rail agreements.
• Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Rail Logistics Specialist is responsible for the following:
• Assist in freight rate negotiations, contracts, projects, and service issues
• Route freight as needed to meet demands and minimize costs.
• Creation and presentation of Business Review's for clients as needed
• This position encompasses the coordination of rail shipments by supporting both external and internal stakeholders, ensuring the timely completion of projects and asset delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting OR related field or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience directly related to the transportation and/or rail industry or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio required.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

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