Inbound Transportation Analyst - Winnipeg, Canada - The North West Company

The North West Company

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Inbound Transportation Analyst is responsible to ensure inbound transportation operations support corporate strategy while optimizing service levels and cost effectiveness.

Joining The North West Company (NWC) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

The North West Company is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out for more information.

Your Role:

Oversee and assist in the coordination and scheduling of all inbound cargo to ensure the expected flow for all Canadian banners.
Ensure transportation costs are within expected levels and aligned to budget.
Process vendor violation reports from other areas of the business. Generate fines for valid violations.
Collaborate with vendors and Category Managers to improve vendor compliance.
Maintain the Vendor Compliance Manual.
Review carrier and consolidator performance. Analyze performance metrics.
Manage and communicate carrier rate changes. Collaborate on carrier contract negotiations
Provide benchmarks both within and outside our network to improve NWC's logistics network.
Work with logistics partners to achieve increased performance.
Research and review opportunities to improve the logistics networks.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Postsecondary education, with a preference for those with a major in Supply Chain and Logistics.
3 years industry experience as a logistician.
Previous education or experience in using transportation modeling tools.
Ability to monitor Key Performance Metrics and make business adjustments to align with expectations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and assignments.
Effective interpersonal skills are essential.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Must be detail conscious while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and a demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
High degree of curiosity, discovery, and willingness to work through complex scenarios with multiple technical systems is required.
An understanding of TNWC transportation network and the variety of transportation modes used would be an asset.

Reports to:
Manager,Transportation

Location:
Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre, 100 Murray Park Road.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

Being Enterprising
Committing to our Customer
Working with Passion
Leading and Developing Others
Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
Building Trust

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal

Applicants

Only:

Salary Grade:

COR007
Interested internal applicants are invited to