Transportation Specialist

Anatolia is a leading global Brand, manufacturer, importer and distributor of wall and flooring products to some of the largest Retailers and Distributors throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Based in Toronto, Anatolia is a privately owned 100% Canadian corporation that is not only one of the largest players within the industry, but also continues to grow rapidly year after year. Each year since 2018, Anatolia has won the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for being amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies and have now become a Gold Standard winner in 2021 for winning this award for 3 consecutive years.

Anatolia embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Anatolia team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

POSITION SCOPE:
The Transportation Specialist is responsible for coordinating inbound shipments throughout Canada and the US. This position builds and maintain exceptional relationships with various transportation companies with specific focus on securing and managing shipments and costs in the best interests of Anatolia Tile + Stone. The Transportation Specialist will work closely with members of the warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure the timely inbound receipt of materials to meet commitments to customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Maintains delivery schedules and trucks deliveries to ensure deliveries are met per communicated schedules
- Coordinates inbound shipments from sub-contractors and any return of goods from our customers
- Re-confirms scheduled pickup with carriers to ensure shipments are being picked up accordingly
- Updates scheduled pickup and delivery information into Anatolia’s tracking system and adjusts AP/AR rates in the system
- Sources new freight companies and receive quotes for rate comparisons ensuring the most competitive prices and terms are negotiated and reached
- Manages carrier score cards proactively to maximize efficiencies and optimize costs
- Works collaboratively with carriers on charge backs and solidifies approvals proactively
- From time-to-time coordinates light weight ground and air courier shipments
- Acts as backup to Transportation Manager in performing some duties, such as obtaining rate calculations and other duties as required
- Regularly performs data mining activities and information analysis as required
- Responsible for maintaining databases, KPIs and creating reports and/or scorecards
- Assists with special projects and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary education required in Logistics or a related field required
- **Minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant experience working in a fact paced logistics or warehousing type of environment with high SKU count**:

- Demonstrated experience working with carriers and managing a variety of load variations pertaining to the import and distribution industry
- Proficient with MS Office database systems (specifically Excel) required
- **Proficiency with SAP - PP in S4HANA is required**:

- Demonstrated ability and capability to work within tight and changing deadlines
- Ability to collect, review, organize, interpret, and present logical data and information with effectiveness
- High attention to detail, results oriented, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position also requires:

- Demonstrated experience and ability working with extremely complex information as related to analysis, problem solving, and develop effective solutions
- Demonstrated ability to receive nominal direction regarding work responsibilities, discretion and judgement must be exercised in translating broad organizational goals into specific objectives
- Demonstrated ability to provide direction regarding somewhat complex work that has general objectives
- Demonstrated understanding that work contributions have a direct influence beyond the immediate department and as such duties can result in significant loss time, financial loss and effect the morale of other employees
- Demonstrated ability to provide a moderate amount of creative or innovation in carrying out duties.
- Creative problem solving is encouraged but not integral to the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collectively across the organization, customers, suppliers, or others outside the organization.
- Capability working with external and internal customers, discovering and comprehending their needs and providing efficient and effectiv