CHS Inc.

Rail Procurement and Analytics Specialist

CHS Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Inver Grove Heights • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $69,600 - $116,200 per year

About the role

  • Lead analysis, sourcing and negotiation activities with Class I and Shortline railroad agreements
  • Develop and manage procurement strategies that improve cost competitiveness, service reliability, and supplier accountability across the rail network
  • Utilize CHS freight procurement and rate management systems including Tratics to maintain accurate pricing, contract terms, and supplier performance data
  • Conduct freight rate analysis, market benchmarking, and cost modeling to support contract negotiations and annual sourcing strategies
  • Identify savings opportunities through competitive bidding, contract optimization, supplier consolidation, and rebate or incentive structures
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams to align procurement decisions with business needs
  • Support development of standardized procurement policies, processes, and reporting tools to improve governance and compliance across rail spend
  • Identify rate discrepancies that lead to invoice errors and correct root cause
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring adherence to CHS safety expectations and operational standards
  • Perform other procurement-related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
  • Experience supporting rail or freight transportation procurement at an enterprise level
  • Advanced knowledge of freight rate structures, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
  • Experience with PowerBI creation, JDE, SAP, Tratics, and Kaleris
  • Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellness programs
  • life insurance
  • health and dependent care spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • pension
  • profit sharing
  • short- and long-term disability
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
freight rate analysiscontract negotiationssupplier performance managementcost modelingcompetitive biddingcontract optimizationsupplier consolidationrebate structuresprocurement strategiesmarket benchmarking
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsrelationship-buildingstakeholder engagementgovernancecompliance
Certifications
High School diplomaGEDBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in Logistics