Transportation Analyst

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Transportation Analyst to join our Transportation team in Aldergrove, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Inbound Logistics, you will be responsible for the integration of vendors into our inbound freight management programs, maintaining and growing our carrier and vendor relationships, negotiating rates, and advocating for Supply Chain solutions.

You will be responsible for:

- Collecting and analyzing data to identify and implement freight management opportunities with inbound vendors.
- Negotiating freight allowances directly with suppliers.
- Evaluating, sourcing, and negotiating with carriers directly related to the Inbound Freight Program.
- Providing analytical support and researching activities to support the Supply Chain teams.
- Establishing new requirements and programs for vendors, merchandisers, and carriers.
- Maintaining existing inbound programs including carrier and vendor KPIs.
- Managing and maintaining the PFG transportation systems and databases.
- Supporting daily operations and internal partners including Transportation, Procurement, Warehousing, Merchandising and Finance.

You have:

- At least 3 years of related experience, preferably in a Supply Chain role.
- A logistics certification is considered a strong asset.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Supply Chain Management software including OMS, WMS, TMS, and Fleet Management.
- A detailed understanding of carrier operations, negotiation, pricing, and network service.
- A strong negotiator who possesses excellent people skills to develop and maintain the necessary business relationships and ongoing partnerships.

You are:

- Excellent in a team environment.
- Independent and proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
- Able to prioritize and adapt quickly to the demands.
- Motivated by results with a passion for driving improvement.
- Familiar with the latest transportation regulations, trends & terminology.
- A Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills and with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Great with customer service and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
- Equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences.

What we offer:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

This position is based at the EVP Warehouse in Aldergrove, BC. We’re currently operating with an in-office schedule.

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Compensation Details:
$70,110.00 - $87,638.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.