Transport Analyst - Milton Distribution Centre

Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,000 Team Members, with our Home Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through more than 50 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre, and our online store.

Our strength is in our people. In fact, we call our employees “Team Members”, and our managers “Leaders”. We all work together towards a common goal: to make Princess Auto a great place to work and shop.

Overview of the Position

As a Transport Analyst, you work to support the fluid movement of goods throughout the Supply Chain. You monitor various transportation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and take action in response to exceptions where required. Your key accountabilities include:

• Acting as point of contact for internal and external parties for transportation and freight payment activities
• Working with vendors and internal stakeholders to validate, approve and reconcile department invoicing
• Setting criteria, monitoring progress and reporting on transport service providers
• Analyzing transportation effectiveness, identifying cost reduction opportunities and offering recommendations for improved efficiencies
• Maintaining daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly departmental reports
• Preparing and communicating Transportation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Investigating and reporting on operational variances
• Inputting and maintaining data sets as required

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 3 - 5 years’ related experience, preferably in Transportation logistics or Supply Chain. Related Post-secondary education would be an asset
• Familiarity with several transportations modes, including rail, road and ocean logistic processes
• Experience in Domestic and International freight movement and related documentation procedures
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and other related transportation terminology, concepts and service standards
• Self-directed to meet planned objectives
• Highly analytical, with the ability to present solutions and assist in implementation when required

What our unique and fun world can offer you : At Princess Auto, we strive to be unique... in our product selection, our Team Members and in our Leadership. We share information. We value opinions and collaboration from all our people across the company, regardless of position or scope of responsibility and work as a collective team in a supportive environment. We strive to provide Royal Service, our high standard of serving not just our customers, but each other, and it is a philosophy we embrace and demonstrate every day. In addition, our Team Members receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Company-funded, comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term Disability coverage
• Annual Profit Sharing Plan
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Group RRSP
• Maternity Leave top-up plan
• Discount at our retail stores
• Free parking
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and relocation
• Paid personal days

Accessibility

Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.