The Manager, Logistics – Rail &amp; 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.<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Provides oversight to rail and barge transportation operations across North America while working directly with the regional rail and barge operations</li><li>Ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods</li><li>Negotiates  with railroads, barge operators, terminals, and transload facilities </li><li>Support carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, and contract management for both rail leasing and carriers </li><li>Monitor carrier performance, service metrics, and operational KPIs</li><li>Analyze freight spend, demurrage, detention, and dwell time; drive cost-reduction initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with all barge logistics and it relates to UMO and finished product, safety, and environmental regulations</li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance</li><li>Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities</li></ul><h2>Qualifications:</h2>Required<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field</li><li>5–8 years of transportation or logistics experience with rail and/or barge exposure</li><li>Knowledge of North American rail and inland waterway networks</li><li>Experience working with transportation contracts and carriers</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Past working experience with National rail company, major logistics company, logistics software development  company</li><li>Preferred experience in liquids transport industry.</li><li>Reverse logistics experience </li><li>Experience in commodities,liquids being assets, chemicals, agriculture, energy, or manufacturing</li><li>Strong analytical skills and proficient computer skills</li><li>Self starter and proven ability to work independently</li><li>Experience mentoring or supervising team members</li></ul>  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a>  This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Manager, Logistics – Rail & Barge (North America)

&nbsp;The Manager, Logistics – Rail &amp; 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.<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Provides oversight to rail and barge transportation operations across North America while working directly with the regional rail and barge operations</li><li>Ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods</li><li>Negotiates&nbsp; with railroads, barge operators, terminals, and transload facilities&nbsp;</li><li>Support carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, and contract management for both rail leasing and carriers&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor carrier performance, service metrics, and operational KPIs</li><li>Analyze freight spend, demurrage, detention, and dwell time; drive cost-reduction initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with all barge logistics and it relates to UMO and finished product, safety, and environmental regulations</li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance</li><li>Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities</li></ul><h2>Qualifications:</h2>Required<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field</li><li>5–8 years of transportation or logistics experience with rail and/or barge exposure</li><li>Knowledge of North American rail and inland waterway networks</li><li>Experience working with transportation contracts and carriers</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Past working experience with National rail company, major logistics company, logistics software development&nbsp; company</li><li>Preferred experience in liquids transport industry.</li><li>Reverse logistics experience&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in commodities,liquids being assets, chemicals, agriculture, energy, or manufacturing</li><li>Strong analytical skills and proficient computer skills</li><li>Self starter and proven ability to work independently</li><li>Experience mentoring or supervising team members</li></ul> &nbsp;We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a> &nbsp;This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Manager, Logistics – Rail & Barge (North America)

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