Transportation Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Purolator

Purolator
Purolator
Verified Company
Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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At Purolator, you'll be proud knowing you're working for a Canadian company that truly values its employees. And it's community. This is an exciting and evolving industry and we're leading the change as we strive to deliver the future. Here you will be empowered to help move the business forward. Each and every day. Are you open to the possibilities?

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. If you have questions, please feel free to ask during your interview.


_ Workplace Environment:
_ Hybrid

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This role can sit in the following cities:_** Mississauga, Brampton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Pickering, Scarborough, Toronto, Vaughan


The Transportation Specialist will perform operational and tactical network analysis for Purolator's air and ground, regional and national networks to support the Company's strategic priorities.

Through partnership with a cross functional group you will identify network opportunities, determine appropriate solutions, model alternatives with simulation tools, and ensure timely project execution.


Responsibilities:


  • Analyze data to support Network & Capacity Planning, perform predictive analytics, and find network opportunities for improvement.
  • Execute network optimization projects within National Transportation to drive effectiveness and efficiency that lead to cost savings in the network.
  • Initiate and develop tracking tools to measure accountability of project, results, and timely execution.
  • Design, develop, maintain and support analytical tools to automate Network & Capacity Planning by using fleet information from different sources such as Telematics, GIS, and SAP-TM.
  • Support Internal and External Customers with respect to finding, analyzing and measuring opportunities in the network, and provide critical business insights that are actionable.
  • Create customized reporting and dashboards for management and team.
  • Responsible for maintenance of database, forecast, planning and network model, keeping it up to date and error free; optimize to support cost savings initiatives for the group of companies.
  • Support the design, initiation and improvement of corporate information and technological systems.
  • Assess the network foot print to optimize the location, size and coverage model of Hubs, depots, retail centers, etc. to maximize service and minimize cost.
  • Ensure stakeholders understand the nature of the projects, expectations, deliverables, risks, progress and milestones.
  • Identify strategic and tactical opportunities and make recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications:


  • Data Analysis: Strong competency with Excel, Access, advanced spreadsheets, and Database software.
  • Project Management: Strong project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing projects. Ability to coordinate complex and multidimensional projects to ensure timely delivery.
  • Communication Skills: Above average communication skills and planning skills. Must be able to negotiate with senior managers when recommending new methods and procedures. Motivated, influential and resilient.
  • Exposure to business analytics in Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or transportation industries.
  • Experience with process improvement, facility layouts, information systems, work methods and performance standards, supply chain planning, and human resources planning.

Education/Experience:


  • Business Professional, or Supply Chain Designation, or Engineer with knowledge in transportation networks and Operational/Business Analytics.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 57- NHO


Working Conditions:
Office Environment; On the Road; Warehouse Environment


Posting Number:
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Transportation Engineering Manager- Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs._


At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.

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