Ground & Rail Procurement Professional

4 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Ceva Logistics Full time

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,300 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation. At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by _**_Boldness_**_, _**_Imagination_**_, _**_Exemplary _**_and _**_Excellence_**_. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment._

**Summary**

**Responsible for **negotiating with Ground & Rail carriers to source & secure most competitive rate and service as part of overall Canadian Ground & Rail carrier strategy. Provide Solutions to internal & external customers in timely manner. Complete related carrier strategy and tracking projects as required. Function as lead to other analysts and specialists in department. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.**

**Typical Responsibilities**:

- Identifying and managing the relationship with the country and Region, Ground+Rail suppliers, contracts including negotiating terms and conditions, maintaining SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
- Develop strategy and implement Tenders for Ground & Rail operations to secure most competitive rate for specific trade lanes.
- Present strategy with industry trend background information to upper management and final rate to upper management for approval.
- Prepare and file contracts internally insuring all applicable steps.
- Utilize & Automate internal systems (rate tables, contract management systems, etc.) to retrieve current and benchmark requests for new Ground & Rail rates.
- Complete carriers spend tracking and global carrier strategy projects in a timely manner.
- Become Subject Matter Expert in area of responsibility for relevant industry trends including carrier rate actions, general rate increases (GRIs) and fuel, which influences rates. Integrate Ground & Rail carrier supply and demand, competitor actions and other capacity related factors into rate decisions.
- Prepare and update carrier profiles and matrix reports in support of global core and/or project carrier strategy and carrier management.
- Function as lead to other analysts and specialists in the department.
- Monitor KPI’s, market dynamics and competitor pricing strategies to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to generate error-free reports, charts and graphs and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry trends including carrier rate actions, general rate increases (GRIs), and fuels which influence rates. Ability to analyze and integrate Ground & Rail carrier supply and demand, competitor actions, and other capacity related factors into rate decisions.
- Strong financial analytical skills with experience in performing quantitative statistical analysis, simulation models, and mathematical models. Proficient in the use of analytical techniques such as statistical probability distribution, correlation, data sampling and relating sets of numbers.
- Advance proficiency in MS Excel (Index/Match/Lookup, IF, Goal Seek, Macros, Arrays)
- SQL & Power BI Knowlege is preffered
- Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors. Ability to lead, mentor and coach other analysts and specialists in the department.
- Demonstrated positive, competitive, confident personality with strongly developed persuasive skills and a customer-focused orientation. Demonstrated skill in effective negotiations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve results, or work independently with little or no supervision. Effective planning and organizational skills to schedule appointments appropriately and to meet reporting deadlines. Effective follow-up skills.
- Must be adaptable to changing needs of client(s) and goals of Company.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

**Minimum**:

- Minimum 5 to 7 years job related experience.
- In-depth knowledge of the Ground & Rail products line and services.
- Experienced in strategy development of competitive rates for specific trade lanes.
- Familiar with internal systems (rate tables, contract management systems, etc.) to retrieve current and b

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