Logistics Analyst (6 months contract)

Cavendish Farms; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading frozen food producer is seeking a motivated individual for a role in the Supply Chain Department. Responsibilities include consolidating shipments, managing orders, and improving load factors. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. This position requires a detail-oriented approach, with proficiency in transportation management systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating less than truckload shipments into full truck loads.
• Work closely with various departments to improve order sizes.
• Execute order changes in the Transportation Management System.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Education

University degree or College diploma

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the successful candidate must thrive in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a "can do" attitude. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Supply Chain Department at Cavendish Farms.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating less than truckload shipments into full truck loads to maximize load factor.
• Work closely with various departments to improve order sizes.
• Execute order changes in the Transportation Management System, Mercury Gate.
• Rate and tender loads to carriers.
• Responsible to report on and drive improvements when load factor is below target.
• Responsible for a use case around load consolidation automation.

Qualifications

• University degree or College diploma preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of applications and transportation management systems
• Attention to detail, data integrity, and accuracy.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston.