Logistics Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher
Logistics Specialist
Requisition
LocationCalgary, AB, CA, T2C 5G9
Pay TypeSalary
Position typeFull-time / Salary
Company OverviewAmrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.
As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.
Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.
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DescriptionJoin Amrize as a Logistics Specialist and help construct what’s next. If you’re ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter—and build a career with a company that’s building North America—we want to hear from you!
About the roleThe Logistics Specialist is responsible for the short-term execution of the WCAN sourcing plan and the tactical management of WCAN’s railcar fleets. This entails close coordination and communication with all plants and terminals in WCAN, rail carrier customer service and operations personnel, and logistics functions in the US and ECAN. The position will also be responsible for working with carriers, terminal managers and customs brokers on various EDI and data issues.
The Logistics Specialist will also be critical in ensuring that rail fleet utilization is maximized without compromising supply chain performance. The Logistics Specialist assists the Distribution and Sales organization in the development and execution of strategies to drive cost reductions and performance improvement.
- Assist the Rail Modal Manager in providing cost-effective, timely transportation of cementitious products in order to maximize profitability.
- Develop tools and processes to ensure that plants and terminals are supplied with the correct number of cars.
- Develop and maintain plant rail shipment plans. Drive plant adherence to these plans.
- Ensure plants and terminals are completing various rail-related tracking reports.
- Assist in data exchange with carriers, freight analysis and performance metrics.
- Develop methods for tracking and tracing to ensure proper delivery of Amrize cementitious products.
- Minimize terminal outages (product availability/quality customer service).
- Manage all rail carrier vendor payables and work with rail carriers to resolve data and invoicing issues.
- Develop a knowledge base of all three modes of transportation (Barge, Rail and Motor Carrier) used by the business unit. Provide relief in supply chain jobs as necessary.
- Work with the Rail Modal Manager and Logistics Manager to ensure that weekly shipping plans are in line with the sourcing plan.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Field of Study Preferred: Business, Information Systems, or Engineering.
Required
Work Experience:
3-5 years of logistics/supply chain related work experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an employee or customer of a Class I railroad.
Required Training/
Certifications:
Logistics certification preferred.
Required Technical
Skills:
Experience with MS Suite, ERP Systems desired (preferably SAP Based systems).
Travel Requirements: 10%
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to analyze supply chain activity, identifying trends and potential performance gaps.
- Assist Performance Analyst with rail related analyses.
- Achieve total shipment’s objective to meet demand requirements.
- Develop and implement action plans for deviations from supply plan.
- Ensure effective communication across functions and inter-regionally.
- Assist…
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