Logistics Specialist

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for coordinating rail movements, supporting both external and internal stakeholders, and ensuring the timely completion of asset delivery projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Works directly with multiple customers, railroads, shops, and 3rd party vendors to run multiple rail delivery projects for key stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of Railroad terminology, operations, and shipment management
• Ensure the balance of the railcar fleet pipeline based on customer and production needs
• Lead Internal and External customer project meetings
• Routine communication and coordination with other corporate departments
• Natural tendency to organize information coming from various sources and owners into clean process to drive repeatable, sustainable outcomes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Provide KPI status reports to management and customers
• Work directly with rail carriers to investigate rail network issues--embargoes, switching schedules, congestion, and transit problems
• Proactively identify delivery project problems and swiftly implement the appropriate solution
• Escalate transportation issues to internal and external teams when found to impact deadlines and project timelines
• Re-route freight as needed to meet demands and minimize costs
• Secure freight rates as needed to meet demands and minimize costs
• Creation and presentation of Business Review’s for clients as needed 
• Support the Rail Logistics team as needed for tactical support and execution
• Proactively update TMS systems with accurate data
• Ability to independently drive toward a clear outcome with an unclear path
• Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge and understanding of internal processes and systems
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Manager

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Technical role
• Proficiency with MS Offices applications
• Excellent Customer Service
• Ability to work well within fast-paced team environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In Office, Lake Oswego, OR

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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