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When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Job Description

Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Analyst in Magnolia, AR. 

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate product shipments and/or raw material ordering.

•  Schedule the transportation of these products with carriers and railroads.

•  Schedule loading of product with production units and the warehouse and/or raw material ordering with production units.

•  Assist in the management of Albemarle fleet utilization, inspection and maintenance.

• Serve as a DOT “expert” including classifying hazardous materials for shipment, selecting proper shipping equipment/containers and researching DOT questions.

• Provide support to other team members on various aspects of Material Distribution and/or Supply Chain.

• Back up other traffic agents on an as needed basis.

• Perform weekend duty for the Traffic function on a rotating basis.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to make critical decisions concerning safe transportation of hazardous materials.

• Strong SAP S4 and computer skills with the ability to expand knowledge into the shipping department.

• Strong skills related to Transportation Management and Equipment Tracking.

• Ability to work independently and resolve problems.

• Fast learner with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to communicate with unit personnel, carriers, and railroads to resolve problems, coordinate shipments, and achieve equipment and product movements in a safe and efficient manner.

• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work with personnel at all levels including team members, local management, Corporate Departments, and internal and external customers.

• Proven strengths in planning and coordinating work with multiple work groups.

• Current DOT training and certification for multi modal shipping or ability to pass such training course.

• Ability to walk railroad tracks for inventory.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of college education.

• Familiarity with product loading and raw material unloading.

• Familiarity with transportation equipment maintenance and a mechanical aptitude.

• Prior involvement with production planning and scheduling.

• Working knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of the Albemarle Share site.

• Working Knowledge of all units including products and raw materials.

• Working knowledge of LNW and Union Pacific rail switching and shipping.

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