Transportation Freight Analyst Jobs

LCBO
Location Address:
100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:
Job Posting Description:
Pay: $80,670 - $96,540
Transportation Freight Analyst
Are you ready for a rewarding job that utilizes your problem-solving skills and analytics in a challenging and fast-paced environment? Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning, you will support the department by being a freight rate specialist on areas of standard freight, invoice error resolutions, freight analytics, budget and reporting.
If you are a team player and able to work independently to resolve issues, then this is the role for you!
This position is Hybrid
About The Role

• Provide freight cost estimates using contracted rates as requested by Category or Inventory management team
• Coordinate with IT on various system issues and perform testing/validation on IT fixes
• Monitor, manage, & resolve freight payment issues and rating errors either internally or with the transport service provider
• Ensure that carrier processed payments comply with the contracted rates, including identification and resolution of any discrepancies using various applications and tools
• Identify trends and resolve root causes of freight payment discrepancies
• Determine and communicate monthly fuel and bunker surcharge to all carriers
• Generate reports that provide deeper analytics to support business needs and providing additional derived opportunities
• Generate periodic financial freight reports including freight budget and variances
• Ensure freight bill processing from the various transport service providers are received, audited, and processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Administer, update and maintain all standard freight rates (Logistics Average Freight Rate, Standard Freight Rate and Keg Standard Rates)
• Provide actual freight calculation on received products as requested and update system accordingly
• Perform ad-hoc freight analysis and carrier statement reviews

About You

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in logistics or transportation environment from a retail/wholesale or supply chain organization
• Detail oriented and ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong project management skills and data analysis capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 (MS Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point)
• Excellent problem solving and process improvement skills
• Ability to multi-task and a strong aptitude for systems, applications and processes
• Team player and be able to work independently to resolve issues
• Bachelor's Degree in logistics, supply chain or related business discipline. Preferably with Professional Designations in Logistics/Supply Chain Management (CITT, CSCP, P. Log)
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive and high-transaction volume environment
• Ability to function as a subject matter expert with traffic management system (TMS) and freight payment systems applications

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.
Duration:
Work Hours:
36.25
Union / Non-Union:
Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:
August 16, 2023
The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.