Supply Chain Rail Manager - NA Oils - Decatur, IL

Supply Chain Rail Manager - Na Oils - Decatur, Il

Purpose of the Role

To optimize and coordinate the efficient movement of crude, refined, and by-product oil fleets across ADM's North American Oilseeds processing and export network. This role ensures timely and cost-effective transportation solutions that align with refinery capacity, sales strategy, and operational targets, contributing to enhanced fleet utilization and production throughput.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Management & Logistics Execution

Manage day-to-day utilization of rail and truck fleets for crude, refined, and by-product oil movements

Monitor shipment status to ensure timely delivery, reduce dwell time, and maximize car cycle efficiency

Collaborate with production and terminal teams to prevent storage constraints and supply disruptions

Cross-functional Coordination

Serve as the operational link between Transportation, Crude Oils, Refined Oils Sales, and Export Terminals

Align internal stakeholders on equipment availability, inventory levels, production plans, and shipping schedules

Communicate needs and constraints proactively to support business continuity

Data & Systems Analysis

Maintain and refine the Crude Oil Supply Planning model (crush / refining rates, yield, downtime, storage, etc.)

Conduct freight spread and rate analyses to identify efficiency opportunities and optimize flow patterns

Leverage RMS and other logistics systems to inform planning and reporting

Market & Industry Awareness

Track global and domestic supply / demand, oil pricing trends, and market dynamics affecting logistics decisions

Use market insights to anticipate transportation requirements and advise internal partners accordingly

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for cost savings, logistics optimization, and service enhancement

Periodically visit processing locations to assess operations and strengthen relationships with production teams

Skills & Experience Required

Practical / Technical Knowledge :

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in logistics, commodities merchandising, or rail operations.

Planning & Organizing :

Able to coordinate complex schedules across multiple locations

Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve supply chain bottlenecks

Analytical Thinking

Skilled in data interpretation, modeling, rate comparison, and forecasting

Ability to assess trade-offs in fleet routing and scheduling.

Communication & Influence

Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Comfortable managing stakeholders at various levels.

Systems & Tools

Competent in railcar management systems (e.g., RMS), Excel (pivot tables, formulas), and planning tools.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring coordination across multiple sites and time zones

Occasional travel to ADM plant and terminal locations for site visits and relationship building

Hybrid schedule may be considered, with primary location based in Decatur, IL

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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