
Sr Transportation Operations Analyst - CAN
- Thornhill, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local and national carrier providers across multiple modes (Intermodal, LTL, TL, Parcel, Ocean).
- Hold carrier partners accountable to service goals, including on-time pickup/delivery and damage free shipments.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Grainger shipping locations assigned within regional territory including, Distribution Centers, Branch Network, Cross Dock Facilities, 3PL’s.
- Lead the design, implementation, and execution of regular audits at Grainger shipping/receiving facilities to ensure quality targets are met.
- Continually evaluate on-time delivery for both parcel and LTL networks to ensure Grainger delivers the highest levels of service to customers.
- Develop, analyze, recommend and lead the implementation of customized transportation solutions to improve service, reduce costs and increase the service offering.
- Create, maintain and review all SOP/MOP’s associated to transportation activities within assigned territory.
- Design, create and implement key performance indicators to measure objectives internally, and externally with carrier partners.
- Develop and conduct National or Regional RFP’s in conjunction with Transportation Management on a regular schedule.
- Design, prepare and conduct business reviews with senior leadership (internal/external) on carrier performance, and process / network improvement projects.
- Remain current on industry trends/news impacting transportation network and be seen as subject matter expert in the field.
- Other duties as assigned by Transportation Management.
- 3-5 years in logistics, transportation, operations or supply chain related field, specific transportation-related experience will be an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other business related field and/or relevant combination of post-secondary education and work experience.
- Working experience in continuous improvement methodology/practices (Six Sigma, LEAN, Kaizen).
- Strong experience with ERP, Transportation/Warehouse Management, Routing software, freight payment and other supply chain-related technology.
- Project management experience.
- Exposure to change management principles through prior work experience.
- Highly effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively in various ways up to VP level of management (e.g. written, oral, and presentation)
- Ability to build strong and long lasting interpersonal relationships with peers, supervisors, and other areas of business at all levels.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities while delivering results.
- Strong analytical background, ability to work with large datasets and determine recommended course of action.
- Advanced skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, SQL and the Microsoft Power Platform. (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Must be able to work well independently and with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time.
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
- Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
- Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
- Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
- Employee discounts, team member perks and more!