Transportation Senior Business Analyst

Job Title: Transportation Senior Business Analyst

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

About Us:

Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

We offer a hybrid working model to accommodate the evolving needs of our employees, allowing for flexible work weeks with 40% work-from-home. Our office has a collaborative workspace with a number of amazing benefits; free parking, free coffee, free yummy Lactalis snacks, a free on-site gym and other great perks to provide the best possible environment for success!

About the opportunity:

The Transportation Senior Business Analyst is a key member of the National Transportation Team, responsible to support and ensure optimal network delivery in terms of transport cost and service. This role is responsible for analyzing T1 and T2 transportation processes and opportunities with the goal of meeting financial targets, as well as, enhancing operational productivity & performance.

The attributes we are looking for:

• Participate in budget development process by providing in-depth analysis and trends on selected areas of transport operations.
• Support the transportation operations team by designing operational KPI reports and dashboards.
• Provide cross functional support as required by performing duties such as gathering data from various systems, conducting analysis, and presenting results, solutions, and recommendations for improvements
• Optimize internal operations procedures by leading process improvement & re-engineering initiatives through process mapping, developing SOPs, automation, lean six sigma and value stream mapping methodologies.
• Provide project management support to coordinate project plans and monitor project implementations.
• Perform tactical routing optimization simulations and assess scenarios that generate efficiencies in the National Transportation network and reduce overall transportation costs.
• Develop transportation P&L’s for continuous improvement initiatives, new business scenarios or business expansions and monitor performance.
• Support RFP process planning through implementation

What you will bring:

• Initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of routing software, TMS and Microsoft Map Point an asset.
• Experience in Project Management, Consulting, Financial Planning & Analysis, an asset.
• Collaborative team player.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or, equivalent in education and experience.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional teams.
• Tactical and innovative thinking.
• Results driven with a focus on creative solutions.
• Excellent analytic skills.
• Knowledge of Project Management fundamentals and Process Mapping.
• Experienced with data querying and working with large databases.
• Highly developed communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental Benefits effective day 1
• Paid bereavement and jury duty time off
• Dress for your day culture
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
• Flexibility for course examinations
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• Paid leave to an employee for either an application or confirmation of citizenship
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Maternity / Adoption / Parental top up program
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive Compensation packages

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value.. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all. Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.