Director, Rail Contract Management at Nutrien in Saskatoon

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Nutrien

Director, Rail Contract Management

Saskatoon, Slovakia·Other·Posted 1 month+

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Location: Saskatoon, Slovakia
Category: Other
Job type: Other
Seniority: Director
Language: en

Job details

What You'll Do:

Responsible to develop and implement Nutrien’s commercial rail freight strategy, supporting annual spend in excess of $700 million USD
Responsible for ensuring our commercial rail agreements properly support Nutrien’s operational needs and overall business objectives while maintaining our ongoing competitive cost to serve position across our NPK business portfolios
Responsible to identify and pursue cost reduction or cost avoidance opportunities that support the safe and reliable delivery of Nutrien’s products by rail across North America
Responsible for gathering and analyzing market intelligence to support business decisions related to Nutrien’s comprehensive TD&L portfolio, including identifying competitive alternatives and/or leveraging other modes to support the safe and reliable distribution of Nutrien’s products by rail
Responsible for the day-to-day relationships with all rail carriers, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communications in support of our broader operational and commercial needs
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including TDL, Sales, Product Management, Legal & Insurance, and all Site and Production Facilities to align on contract strategies, and to identify opportunities for efficiency, growth and cost savings
Establish and monitor key performance metrics to support and assess the effectiveness of the commercial strategies and initiatives put in place and make adjustments as needed
Lead and mentor a team of 5 commercial professionals, fostering a culture of decision quality, analysis and continuous improvement in processes and systems that support Nutrien’s commercial rail needs
Embody Nutrien’s Values and Safety Culture

What You'll Bring:

Minimum 10-15 years in business, logistics, commercial rail, procurement or related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in rail freight or transportation management
Post-secondary education or equivalent is required
Strong understanding of North America’s rail network with in-depth knowledge of Class 1 carriers
Excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills
Proven ability to negotiate large, complex contracts/agreements and make recommendations to senior leadership in support of competitive and cost-effective rail service
Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in large, complex negotiations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple levels of the organization
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Self-starter able to work independently and manage deadlines under pressure
Strong skills in Microsoft Office are required, experience working with SAP, MSS & HANA would be an asset

English-friendly

What You'll Do:

Responsible to develop and implement Nutrien’s commercial rail freight strategy, supporting annual spend in excess of $700 million USD

Responsible for ensuring our commercial rail agreements properly support Nutrien’s operational needs and overall business objectives while maintaining our ongoing competitive cost to serve position across our NPK business portfolios

Responsible to identify and pursue cost reduction or cost avoidance opportunities that support the safe and reliable delivery of Nutrien’s products by rail across North America

Responsible for gathering and analyzing market intelligence to support business decisions related to Nutrien’s comprehensive TD&L portfolio, including identifying competitive alternatives and/or leveraging other modes to support the safe and reliable distribution of Nutrien’s products by rail

Responsible for the day-to-day relationships with all rail carriers, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communications in support of our broader operational and commercial needs

Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including TDL, Sales, Product Management, Legal & Insurance, and all Site and Production Facilities to align on contract strategies, and to identify opportunities for efficiency, growth and cost savings

Establish and monitor key performance metrics to support and assess the effectiveness of the commercial strategies and initiatives put in place and make adjustments as needed

Lead and mentor a team of 5 commercial professionals, fostering a culture of decision quality, analysis and continuous improvement in processes and systems that support Nutrien’s commercial rail needs

Embody Nutrien’s Values and Safety Culture

What You'll Bring:

Minimum 10-15 years in business, logistics, commercial rail, procurement or related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in rail freight or transportation management

Post-secondary education or equivalent is required

Strong understanding of North America’s rail network with in-depth knowledge of Class 1 carriers

Excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills

Proven ability to negotiate large, complex contracts/agreements and make recommendations to senior leadership in support of competitive and cost-effective rail service

Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in large, complex negotiations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple levels of the organization

Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

Self-starter able to work independently and manage deadlines under pressure

Strong skills in Microsoft Office are required, experience working with SAP, MSS & HANA would be an asset

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