Transportation Analyst

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Canada is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Transportation Analyst to optimize our national transportation network from Edmonton. You will leverage data and business insights to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic logistics initiatives across Canada's healthcare distribution network.

The role requires experience in transportation management, logistics operations, supply chain analytics, and continuous improvement, with strong Excel and TMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with large data interpretation.
• Advanced Excel and reporting/BI tools experience.
• Experience with TMS and transportation reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop recommendations for planning, routing, carrier utilization, and network efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs: on-time delivery, freight spend, carrier scorecards, and service metrics.
• Support sourcing, carrier management, and freight cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with 3PLs and internal teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TMS

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

SAP

Oracle

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Transportation Analyst

Location: Edmonton, AB

About the Role

McKesson Canada is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Transportation Analyst to support the optimization of our national transportation network. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in transportation management, logistics operations, supply chain analytics, freight optimization, carrier performance management, and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you will leverage data and business insights to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, enhance service levels, and support strategic logistics initiatives across Canada's healthcare distribution network. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and transportation providers to implement solutions that drive operational excellence and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation, logistics, and freight data to identify trends, risks, service gaps, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Develop recommendations to improve transportation planning, route optimization, carrier utilization, network efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Monitor and report on critical transportation KPIs including on‑time delivery, freight spend, carrier scorecards, network performance, and service metrics.
• Support transportation sourcing, carrier management, contract analysis, and freight cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Distribution Operations, Procurement, Customer Operations, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to resolve transportation challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS), reporting tools, and data analytics platforms to generate actionable business insights.
• Lead or support projects focused on logistics optimization, supply chain transformation, transportation technology, and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, operational standards, and company policies.
• Build dashboards, presentations, and executive reporting that support data‑driven decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight management, supply chain analytics, distribution operations, or network planning.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience interpreting large data sets and operational metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with reporting, analytics, or business intelligence tools.
• Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation reporting solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SAP, Oracle, JDA, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or similar supply chain technologies.
• Knowledge of carrier operations, freight procurement, transportation planning, and logistics best practices.
• Familiarity with Canadian transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or process optimization initiatives.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Why Join McKesson?

At McKesson, your work directly supports the movement of critical healthcare products across Canada. Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact while developing expertise in supply chain analytics, logistics strategy, transportation optimization, healthcare distribution, and operational excellence.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$85,300 - $142,100

• We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards.
• This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.
• The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.
• In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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