Rail Logistics and Purchasing Assistant

Rail Logistics & Purchasing Assistant

Quality Liquid Feeds is seeking a detail-oriented Rail Logistics & Purchasing Assistant to support our Purchasing team. This role is responsible for coordinating purchase orders, tracking rail shipments, maintaining pricing data, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and records.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for rail logistics operations and administrative tasks
• Track and manage rail car shipments, reporting, and documentation
• Monitor inventory movement and assist with rail logistics reporting
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Enter and reconcile rail freight and ingredient invoices
• Maintain accurate pricing, cost data, and monthly price updates
• Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and rail transportation partners

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in business or related field
• 1+ year of administrative, purchasing, or logistics experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and dependable
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits package
• A workplace culture that values accountability, communication, and teamwork
• QLF is an established family-owned business since 1977 that recognizes our employees are an integral part of our success

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an on-site office role with frequent interaction across departments. The position involves prolonged sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.