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 (additional qualification)
  • 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
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
procurement strategiesfreight rate analysiscost modelingcontract negotiationssupplier performance managementcompetitive biddingcontract optimizationsavings opportunitiesrate discrepanciesgovernance and compliance
Soft Skills
supplier relationship managementstakeholder collaborationorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skills
Certifications
High School diplomaGEDBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in Logistics