The Junior Logistics Analyst supports the transportation team by assisting with the day‑to‑day execution, data management, and reporting of rail logistics activities serving LDC’s processing plants, terminals, and trading desks. This role provides foundational support across shipment tracking, railcar billing, rate data maintenance, and performance reporting, helping ensure accurate information flow and timely execution. The position is designed to develop core logistics, rail, and commercial knowledge while supporting continuous improvement, data quality, and operational discipline across transportation operations.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Support day‑to‑day transportation execution by assisting with railcar tracking, shipment status updates, and coordination activities in support of plants, terminals, and trading desks.
- Maintain transportation data accuracy and integrity, including shipment records, rate data, billing information, and performance metrics used by the transportation team.
- Assist with transportation reporting and analytics, supporting KPI tracking, performance summaries, and ad‑hoc analysis to improve visibility and decision‑making.
- Provide foundational operational support to the transportation team, enabling timely execution, consistent processes, and effective information flow across stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities Functions
- Administer railcar track‑and‑trace activities, including monitoring movements, identifying exceptions, and escalating issues as needed.
- Assist with railcar billing and invoice processing, including validation against contracts, rate tables, and shipment details.
- Support maintenance and upkeep of rail rate databases and tariff files, ensuring current and accurate pricing information is available.
- Compile and maintain transportation performance reports, including service metrics, dwell time, cycle time, and exception tracking.
- Assist with demurrage and accessorial charge tracking, supporting documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate shipment documentation and record keeping, including billing data, customs-related information, and internal reporting files.
- Support transportation system updates and data cleanup efforts, including improvements to reporting tools, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
- Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, data quality, and operational discipline within the transportation team.
Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
- Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
- Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.