Transportation and Logistics Coordinator

Il y a 5 heures

Ghent, Flanders, Belgique Cargill Temps plein

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Transportation and Logistics Coordinator (Rail) is part of the EMEA Rail team within Cargill Procurement and Transportation (CPT). This role is responsible for coordinating rail transportation activities across our liquid products portfolio, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable rail operations.


Working closely with Supply Chain, Production and Commercial, you will support the planning and execution of rail transportation, manage rail capacity and costs, and help ensure timely delivery of Vegetable Oils and Biodiesel products to customers across Europe.


This position is offered as a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role, subject to business needs.

Key Accountabilities

Analyze and forecast transportation costs, providing insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.Manage the contracted rail wagon fleet, including allocation to transport orders, utilization tracking, and cost monitoring.Support spot sourcing activities for new rail transportation flow across Europe, including wagons, traction, and full-service solutions.Support tendering and RFQ processes for rail wagons, traction services and full-service transportation providers.Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to support daily rail operations, including monitoring performance, resolving disruptions, and solving issues when needed.Partner closely with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align transportation capacity with business demand.Maintain transportation data and KPI reporting using spreadsheets and relevant systems; analyze results and communicate insights to support decision-making.Build and maintain effective relationships with rail transportation service providers, monitoring capacity, service performance and costs.Support rail freight invoicing and payment processes through SAP.Independently manage day-to-day operational issues and escalate more complex matters to appropriate stakeholders when required.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related fieldRelevant experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain operations, or a related industry.Professional proficiency in English.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze information, and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to adapt to evolving business needs, priorities, and environments.Results-oriented mindset with accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in an additional European language (, German, French, or Dutch).Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.Experience collaborating across functions, teams, countries, and diverse cultural environments.

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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.