Logistics Specialist Job at Silvi Materials, Fairless Hills, PA

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  • Silvi Materials
  • Fairless Hills, PA

Job Description

Title of Position: Rail Logistics Specialist

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.

As a Silvi Materials Rail Logistics Specialist , you will be part of our top-tier logistics team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a high attention to detail, and multitasking ability. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer service in a fast-paced construction materials environment .

Grow with us! Silvi Materials has been working on expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 13 companies employing over 700 employees at 24 locations across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new team member.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

  • Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
  • Your future in mind : With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
  • Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So, what does a Silvi Materials Rail Logistics Specialist do? You'll be an integral part of our Top Tier logistics team. In this role, you will:

  • You will coordinate train movements to optimize operations and ensure the security of all train movements and other track equipment/employees.
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and optimization of products and assets, managing cases and repairs with providers as necessary.
  • Manage car movements to/from storage, diversions, maintenance, overages, claims and other atypical car flows such as bad orders, mis-routes & expedited cars.
  • Process rail invoices for all spend categories ensuring timely payment of invoices.
  • Ensures inventory levels are maintained at appropriate levels to limit excess while still meeting demand without interruption. Maintain database of contracts, leases, rates, railcar repairs, etc; assist the VP of Logistics with related renewals/negotiations.
  • Audit Logistics Invoices to ensure vendor’s billing accuracy, as well as identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
  • Ensure effective communications between terminals, sales, customers, carriers, etc, including but not limited to the compiling & distribution of logistics reports.
  • Assist internal & external stakeholders with logistics-related requests.
  • Deliver rail subject matter expertise
  • Support track and trace requests.
  • Acquire rail rates and provide to internal customers.
  • Point of contact for Rail shipping transaction support on inquiries from plant or customers.
  • Work with rail site tools to assist in operational tasks.
  • Provide feedback and participate in quarterly fleet reviews.
  • Reconcile freight exceptions and process disputes.
  • Provide leadership in day-to-day railcar interactions with Product Managers, Commercial leaders, railroads, procurement teams, and Railroad administrators

Qualifications

  • Ability to work at 8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. but has flexibility for outside and overtime hours as needed
  • Ability to work at least 1-2 Saturdays per month
  • The successful candidate will have at least a High School Education and or equivalent, although a college education is preferred.(Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, and or related)
  • This person needs to have excellent and clear communication skills (bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus)
  • Strong attention to detail and experience in data entry or order processing.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly and professionally.
  • Strong listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
  • Comfortable with technology and able to learn new systems quickly.
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Must be dependable, with a strong commitment to punctuality and consistent attendance.
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends if required.

Physical Demands

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

  • Lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds on occasion.
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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