Logistics Analyst

**Role Purpose**: The Logistics Analyst has primary responsibility for on-demand analytics (including data mining), providing business recommendations (and support), and leading cross-functional projects. They lead to scope problems/ opportunities, develop potential solutions and reach consensus on the path forward. Projects range from inventory optimization, to cost savings, to process improvement, to supplier management to field execution.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES**:

- Budgeting: prepare, track and manage a budget for the logistics areas of responsibility by conducting analysis & preparing data to support requested budget; ensure compliance of budgeting for logistics teams by validating invoices relating to logistics, live haul and finished goods; monitor the financial performance of area of responsibility against approved budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified; and yearly freight tender responsibility.
- Project Management: achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; Implementing productivity, customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change; with leadership team, set and monitor targets based on a developed, actionable plan; define action require when results are off target; and provide analysis, strategic planning processes to Leadership Team.
- Data Analytics: in collaboration with stakeholders, take lead role to implement data analytics supported by reports and dashboards are required; create processes and methods to gather logistics; run detailed spreadsheets in EXCEL; understand implications of network models; understand use of optimization tools; and score card management.
- Logistics Optimization: evaluate vendor operations (e.g. freight forwarders) according to quality standards; track KPIs and report on supply chain’s performance; define action require when results are off target; and collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems.
- Policies, Processes & Procedures: adhere/comply with company policies and procedures.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- One to three years of working experience required;
- Good understanding of supply chain fundamentals and the ability to embed best practices into the daily operations;
- Experience with data mining and analysis techniques;
- Experience in data mining, analysis and reporting;
- Experience with supply chain processes (e.g., inventory planning, warehouse management);
- Strong quantitative analytical skills, business acumen and insight; with the ability to understand and synthesize data from various sources, work around data limitations, and form impactful judgments and insights;
- Desire to -roll up your sleeves - disaggregate complex problems and simplify into executable solutions;
- Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases and ERP systems (e.g. NAV).

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Mathematics or related field required.
- CLT (Canadian Livestock Transport) certification is an asset.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Building Trust - Builds strong relationships on a foundation of trust, loyalty and authenticity.
- Driving for Results - Relentlessly pursues quantifiable and measurable results: identifies areas for improvement and executes changes as necessary.
- Communication & Listening - Encourages open and honest communication with the team, communicates messages clearly and concisely and listens attentively to others.
- Initiative - Proactively seeks new opportunities and challenges; takes ownership and accountability for enhancing results or minimizing problems.
- Builds Networks - Builds strong relationships with peers, partners and key stakeholders, cultivating meaningful connections.
- Awareness & Insight - Assesses one’s own abilities, understands how actions impact perceptions and thrives within our culture, climate and organization at all levels.

**WORKING CONDITION**: Office based

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
In the 1830s, the May family began raising chickens on a farm outside what is now Brampton, Ontario. They became a pillar of the community, and their proud tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values inspire and guide us to this day.