Manager, Logistics – Rail

The Manager, Logistics – Rail & Barge (North America) is responsible for managing the planning, execution, and optimization of rail and barge transportation across North America. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation operations while supporting supply chain efficiency, customer service, and business objectives.

• Provides oversight to rail and barge transportation operations across North America while working directly with the regional rail and barge operations

• Ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods

• Negotiates  with railroads, barge operators, terminals, and transload facilities 

• Support carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, and contract management for both rail leasing and carriers 

• Monitor carrier performance, service metrics, and operational KPIs

• Analyze freight spend, demurrage, detention, and dwell time; drive cost-reduction initiatives

• Ensure compliance with all barge logistics and it relates to UMO and finished product, safety, and environmental regulations

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

• 5–8 years of transportation or logistics experience with rail and/or barge exposure

• Knowledge of North American rail and inland waterway networks

• Experience working with transportation contracts and carriers

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Past working experience with National rail company, major logistics company, logistics software development  company

• Preferred experience in liquids transport industry.

• Reverse logistics experience 

• Experience in commodities,liquids being assets, chemicals, agriculture, energy, or manufacturing

• Strong analytical skills and proficient computer skills

• Self starter and proven ability to work independently

• Experience mentoring or supervising team members

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.