Logistics Engineer, Rail Carrier Relations

**Job Title:**

Logistics Engineer, Rail Carrier Relations

**Department:**

Engineering & Science

**Country:**

United States of America

**State/Province:**

Arkansas

**City:**

Lowell

**Full/Part Time:**

Full time

**Job Summary:**

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for improving the productivity, quality, performance, and profitability of company operations and service offerings by applying engineering methods and analysis to a variety of business opportunities and problems. This position will work as a member of a small team focused on projects in process analysis and improvement, management science solution development, business intelligence and analytics, and/or customer-facing sales engineering solution design creation. A successful candidate will possess a record of academic focus and leadership experience combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills. Logistics Engineer roles lead to a variety of technical and functional path options within the J.B. Hunt organization and Intermodal business unit.

**Job Description:**

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Apply problem solving methods and skills to gather and analyze information to find creative ways to grow with our railroads.

+ Create effective and informative data visualizations on key performance indicators to drive positive decisions.

+ Foster productive long-term relationships between J.B. Hunt and our rail providers.

+ Measure, report, and forecast Rail paid transportation expense (PTE).

+ Ensure rail contract and payment compliance.

+ Negotiate rates, terms, and special commercial projects with rail providers.

+ Identify and define business process improvement project opportunities.

+ Communicate and sell improvement ideas to internal key decision makers and railroad partners.

+ Develop ways of measuring and communicating operational effectiveness that generate business insight for the organization.

+ Design process, system, and technology solutions to meet business needs.

+ Help implement and anchor business process, system, and technology improvement projects.

+ Provide technical development for new and existing decision support and business intelligence systems, databases, and programs.

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field, or suitable combination of education, experience, and training

**Please Note:**

Level of position may adjust based on qualifications and experience of the individual selected for hire

**This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.**

**Compensation:**

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

**Benefits:**

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

**Education:**

Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required), Bachelors: Mathematics (Required), Bachelors: Statistics (Required)

**Work Experience:**

**Certifications:**

**Job Opening ID:**

00628395 Logistics Engineer, Rail Carrier Relations (Evergreen) (Open)

**_“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._**

**_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”_**

**_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._**

**Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.**

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

**Why J.B. Hunt?**

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

**What are we looking for?**

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.

J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities. If you need assistance completing your application, please contact us at people.support@jbhunt.com .

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.