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Pankaj Soni

Moncton,NB,

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Coordinator with hands-on experience in managing North American rail shipments, fleet planning, and cross-border compliance. Skilled in coordinating with Class 1 rail carriers, plant operations, and international supply chain teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant transportation. Proven ability to drive process improvements, monitor KPIs, and manage customs requirements using SAP and third-party logistics tools like Sigma. Adept at handling rail incidents, securing compensation, and contributing to budget forecasting through data-driven insights.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rail Shipment Coordinator

Exxon Mobil
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the seamless execution of North American rail car shipments, including fleet management and performance tracking through key performance indicators (KPIs); leveraged Sigma for operational support and utilized SAP to manage documentation and streamline logistics processes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with supply chain teams, rail management, procurement, asset planners, Class 1 rail carriers, and customer analysts across Canada, Brazil, and the U.S. to ensure accurate and timely shipment routing.
  • Coordinated with plant operations to ensure on-time railcar loading by planning empty railcar availability based on plant requests and inventory levels; processed dispatch orders and managed billing for the movement of empty railcars from storage to manufacturing facilities
  • Facilitated the movement of critical damaged railcars by securing one-time movement approvals (OTMA) from the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration and temporary certificates in Canada, in collaboration with hazmat managers of Class 1 railroads.
  • Monitored key performance metrics and implemented process improvements to enhance the speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency of rail shipment coordination.
  • Monitored key performance metrics and implemented process improvements to enhance the speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency of rail shipment coordination.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and freight forwarders to ensure compliance with cross-border regulations throughout the shipping process.
  • Supported budget planning by forecasting shipping and logistics costs using historical data analysis and projected demand trends.
  • Handled rail incident cases by coordinating with Class 1 rail carriers to assess damage levels and secure appropriate compensation for the company

Shipment Coordinator (an Internee)

Exxon Mobil
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted the Rail Shipment Coordinators in ensuring the seamless execution of rail shipments for ExxonMobil's oil and gas products, supporting the coordination of logistics, regulatory compliance, and documentation management.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data related to rail shipment processes, providing insights and recommendations to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Participated in cross-functional meetings and discussions to learn about other aspects of ExxonMobil's operations, including supply chain management and customer engagement.

Education

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Supply Chain Management

Cape Breton University
04.2023

Bachelors of Commerce -

Shah Satnam Ji Boys College
05.2018

Skills

  • SAP, sigma & rail trac
  • Fleet management, Kpis & Tableau
  • Railcar tracking, allocation & rail logistics management
  • Microsoft office & microsoft outlook 365
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Vendor & carrier management
  • Problem solving & critical thinking
  • Team building & Leadership
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • data-driven decision making
  • cross-border shipping regulations

Accomplishments

  • Recovered over $500K in rail-related costs by leading in-depth investigations into Rail incidents, negotiating with Class 1 rail carriers, and collaborating with Mobile Repair Units (MRUs) to accurately assess damages and recover compensation
  • Managed rail logistics for ExxonMobil’s largest and busiest hoppers plant, ensuring on-time railcar deliveries to support continuous operations and high-volume output.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Supply chain Sourcing - Rutgers University

Timeline

Rail Shipment Coordinator

Exxon Mobil
05.2023 - Current

Shipment Coordinator (an Internee)

Exxon Mobil
01.2023 - 04.2023

Bachelors of Commerce -

Shah Satnam Ji Boys College

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Supply Chain Management

Cape Breton University

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