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Trinity Rail

Logistics Rate Administrator

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A Logistics Specialist plans and manages logistics, including the distribution and transportation of supplies, equipment or materials for a company or organization. Develops order schedules and policies, tracks shipments, coordinates storage and works with suppliers and transportation companies. Implements efficient and cost-effective transportation and distribution systems.

$66,078 / year median in Michigan

-4% projected decline

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Logistics Rate Administrator 🔍 Okemos, Michigan, United States New 📁 Logistics Supply Chain 📅    2600782 Requisition # 📅    11 hours ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Delivering Goods For The Good Of All™
  • TrinityRail While _TrinityRail_ has built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, it's what's inside our cars that counts.
We are proud to manufacture, maintain, and manage the railcars that deliver the indispensable goods that keep our lives, and our economy, rolling. "Delivering Goods For The Good Of All" is why we proudly come to work each day, and this is why our company exists. This is our purpose. _TrinityRail_ provides
  • Railcar Manufacturing:
    https://www.trinityrail.com/products/
  • Railcar Leasing Solutions:
    https://www.trinityrail.com/leasing/
  • Railcar Maintenance & Parts:
    https://www.trinityrail.com/maintenance/
Fleet Management Services:
https://www.trinityrail.com/fleet-management/ For more information, visit us at trinityrail.com. Learn more about Trinsight®: https://www.trinityrail.com/trinsight/ Trinsight is _TrinityRail_ 's cloud-based platform purpose-built to bring your fleet into focus, allowing you to transform and streamline your supply chain with real-time tracking, analysis and management features that modern logistics demands Video tran For decades, _TrinityRail_ has been delivering the goods that keep North America moving. A humble promise to transport the everyday things that make everybody's lives better. It's our commitment to being stewards of the supply chain connecting companies with customers. People with products and Delivering Goods for the Good of All. While we've built one of the broadest and deepest railcar platforms in the world, to us it's what's on the inside that counts. And the purpose these products serve for you like grain the secret ingredient for making memories, or gravel that paves the way for a getaway, fuel to power the road trip of a lifetime, cars that transport us to exciting new places, and essential chemicals that purify our water food and promote a healthy way of life. Indispensable goods that truly move us and keep our lives, and our economy rolling. TrinityRail is proud to Trinity Industries/RSI Logistics is seeking a Logistics Rate Administrator to manage the relationship between our clients and the Company located in our Okemos, MI Office. The Logistics Rate Administrator is a supply chain operations specialist responsible for managing rail rate procurement, resolving freight billing issues, and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and rail carriers. Operating within a (3PL) environment, this role ensures timely and accurate rate responses, supports contract renewals, and facilitates smooth operational execution across our clients' rail network.
Primary Responsibilities:
Customer Rate Request Management Handle high volumes of customer rate requests across various lanes and service types. Provide timely and accurate rate responses aligned with carrier capabilities and client expectations. Freight Invoice Reconciliation Investigate and resolve discrepancies in freight invoices, including rate mismatches, accessorial charges, and billing errors. Liaise with carriers and internal billing teams to ensure accurate and timely resolution. Support audit processes and maintain documentation for dispute resolution. Tariff & Contract Rate Administration Manage renewals and updates of railroad tariffs and private contract rates. Ensure rate agreements are current, compliant, and properly implemented in internal systems. Track expiration dates and proactively initiate renewal discussions with carriers. Carrier & Client Relationship Management Maintain strong working relationships with Class I and shortline railroads, intermodal providers, and key clients. Serve as a liaison between carriers and customers to resolve service or rate-related issues. Support strategic discussions with carriers to improve service offerings and pricing structures. Operational Support & Execution Collaborate with internal teams to ensure rate structures support operational plans and customer requirements. Assist in onboarding new lanes and customers by coordinating rate setup and carrier engagement. Monitor service performance and escalate issues as needed.
Core Functions:
Customer Rate Request Fulfillment Freight Invoice Dispute Resolution Tariff & Contract Rate Lifecycle Management Client & Carrier Relationship Stewardship Operational Coordination & Support What you will need: High School Diploma plus 2-4 years of related experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred Excellent customer service skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers Above-average skills in analyzing large datasets, identifying trends, and drawing actionable conclusions Effective written and oral communication skills Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities Team player mentality with the initiative to work independently Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities