Transportation Analyst

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Position Overview

This position will provide the tools, analysis and reports necessary to assist the Manager of Transportation with a low-cost transportation network. The Transportation Analyst will contribute to forecasting transport volumes, load productivity and cost projections and oversee the creation of a carrier scorecard process.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, manipulate and manage large amounts of data specific to problem solving and trend analysis reporting.
• Establish a quality repository of historic lane volume, cost and load productivity data.
• Assists Manager of Transportation with freight analysis templates and data to review channel selection and planning of capacity for new locations, retail events/ads and regular business.
• Improve logistics processes through strategic thinking, process improvement, prioritization and planning.
• Develop and maintain relevant reports and applications such as carrier scorecards and Freight Cost of Goods reports.
• Performs data management through a combination of data mining, data modeling, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility.
• Assist in the development of business cases, ad-hoc queries and reporting from a variety of resources specific to the departments needs.
• Is actively involved with carriers, vendors and stores for ongoing operational issues, changes and future needs, and recommends/develops solutions that align with corporate objectives.
• Is actively involved in the day-to-day requirements involved in the rollout and maintenance of any initiatives as they are developed and implemented.

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality

Skills

• 1-3 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on supply chain operations.
• Detail and task oriented, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and results orientated
• Highly proficient with computer software such as Excel, Access
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAPTM, GBQ, and WMS an asset.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Reports to Sr. Transportation Manager – International, Intermodal, Customs & Compliance

Travel Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements

• Working in an office setting, computer work, camera on virtual meetings

Working Conditions

• Office

Minimum Education

• A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 1-3 years

Certifications

• NA

Other Requirements/Assets

• NA

The pay range for this position is between $55,100.00 - $62,000.00