Analyst - Transportation

WESCO Distribution; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is looking for an Analyst - Transportation to provide analytical support for various transportation programs. The role involves both analytical tasks and regulatory compliance responsibilities, ensuring safe and efficient transportation practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in transportation, customs, logistics or supply chain required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Tariff Classification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and administering national programs for transportation modes.
• Analyze and improve service and expense metrics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at branches and distribution centers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Associates’ Degree / College Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

As an Analyst - Transportation, you will be responsible for providing analytical support for transportation programs including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail or expedited. You will also be responsible for supporting government regulatory agencies, auxiliary programs including car allowance reimbursement, freight audit and payment, and supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Assist to develop, negotiate, and administer national programs for specific modes, including small package, LTL, private fleet, dedicated, international, courier, truckload, rail and expedited.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Analyze and improve mode-specific service and expense metrics.
• Create and maintain appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly management reporting.
• Provide specific analysis on transportation or supply chain initiatives.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance at branches and distribution centers.
• Ensure company dangerous goods policies meet specific laws and regulations governing safe handling, packaging, and transportation of materials, and employees are properly trained and documented.
• May manage self-clearance customs process through preparing entries and submissions to respective agencies.
• May assist with yearly free trade agreement solicitations, qualifications and renewals, preparation of blanket and individual certificates of origin.
• May assist with the implementation of any new customs initiatives or projects

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• Associates’ Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) preferred
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations – Canada Certified Logistics Professional (CITT/CCLP), Canada Professional Freight Forwarder (CIFFA/PPF), or Canada Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred
• 2 years required of transportation, customs, logistics or supply chain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated
• Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Transportation & customs-specific systems)
• Knowledge of Tariff Classification

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