Scheduler - Logistics

Job Description

AltaGas - Scheduler, Logistics 

AltaGas is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Scheduler, Rail Logistics role. Reporting to the Team Lead, Rail Logistics, the successful candidate will support the rail logistics team, which is responsible for managing product movements of LPGs across North America. This person will require strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills and will work with a high performing team of marketers, analysts, and schedulers. 

You Will:

• Support day-to-day scheduling of NGL products (propane and butane) via rail between origin and destinations across North America 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with our customers and partners 

• Communicate regularly with operations to ensure NGL transportation needs are aligned with operational activities 

• Work collaboratively with commercial and operations teams to plan and execute product movements in the best interest of organization execution and margin optimization 

• Maintain and optimize freight rates with the Class 1 railroads to minimize total shipping costs and maximize product margins 

• Support and manage service levels with Class 1 railroads to maximize product movement and mitigate optional service charges 

• Maintain KPI’s relating to NGL movements (fleet utilization, cycle times, dwell times, etc.) 

• Work closely with accounting, finance, and Class 1 railroads to ensure accurate invoicing and payment 

• Document and BOL management for shipment tracking 

You Have:

• Post-secondary degree 

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related role with focus on rail logistics in North America 

• Previous experience collaborating with Class 1 railroads 

• Previous experience in railcar maintenance and subleasing would be an asset 

• Knowledge of the NGL industry and supply/demand would be an asset 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook 

• Strong attention to detail, proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet critical deadlines 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Self-motivated individual able to contribute both individually and as a team player with multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment 

• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends 

Why work at AltaGas? 

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world. 

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. 

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