Transportation Business Analyst - Markham, Canada - The Hillman Group

The Hillman Group

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are & What We Do

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels.

We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

Summary

Responsibilities:

Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to outbound freight.
Improve current transit times while driving overall cost down.
Leads and manages RFP process and onboarding/communication of new carriers.
Work on special projects where transportation is a key stakeholder.
Will drive any process changes to improve overall flow of communication & work.
Compiles Monthly/Quarterly Transportation KPI reports for internal/external stakeholders and communicates results accordingly.
Enforce any policies or safety rules related to outbound transportation & dock management.
Liaise with Operations, QA and Sales team to identify outbound requirements (POD's, track/trace and expedite).
Ensure all the corrective actions are taken including reporting to dispatch repairs needed and drivers involved.
Ensure that carriers/operations provide accurate paperwork for all outbound shipments.
Schedule all daily pick up requests and manages any freight claims.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify business requirements and goals.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decisionmaking and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support datadriven insights and decisionmaking.
Conduct process analyses to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Work with IT teams to develop and implement technology solutions to support business goals and requirements.
Conduct training and support for endusers on business processes and systems.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transportation and warehouse operations to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support project management, testing, and implementation.

Qualifications:

Completed College Diploma.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Transportation.
Experience with WMS, ERP, and TMS systems an asset.
Transportation and regulatory knowledge.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain business relations.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel intermediate) preferred.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills, detailoriented, resourceful, and selfreliant.
Must be a team player, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

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