Transportation Analyst - Ottawa

Avanti Software Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Software Inc. is seeking a Transportation Analyst to provide direction and support for fleet operations across all Warehouse locations in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Logistics, strong communication skills, and bilingual capability in English and French.

This position involves ensuring operational excellence to foster customer satisfaction and retention while contributing to the growth of the Ontario Medical Supply line of business. The role is full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Logistics or a similar field.
• Integrity and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with various stakeholders.
• Analyzes logistics data to improve processes.
• Handles carrier inquiries and freight invoice resolutions.

Skills

Logistics experience

Bilingual (English and French)

Supply chain transportation knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Purpose:

The Transportation Analyst provides direction and support for fleet operations across all Warehouse locations, including Delivery, Dispatch and Mobility Services. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence to achieve and contribute to the satisfaction and retention of the customers we serve, as well as contribute to and support growth of the Ontario Medical Supply Inc. (OMS) line of business.

• Job Title: Transportation Analyst
• Location: Ottawa (1100 Algoma Road, Ottawa, ON K1B 0A3)
• No. of Positions: 1
• ATR: #5086
• Salary: $55,000-$60,000/year
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Employment Status: Existing vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with freight carriers, suppliers, customers, and other operational entities.
• Provides assistance and guidelines to customers with carrier and mode selection.
• Tenders freight to partner carriers.
• Analyzes data to monitor performance and improve business processes.
• Tracks and traces shipments.
• Develops and conducts logistics processes training to business partners.
• Reads and explains reports to internal customers to support business decisions.
• Handles service providers’ inquiries regarding payment issues, including invoice inconsistencies, payment disputes, and others.
• Ensures carrier freight invoice payments and payables are current, including research and coordination with A/P or other third‑party partners of freight invoices to determine issues and provide resolution.
• Makes shipping decisions for the business that support the overall strategy and goals.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes and initiatives.
• Extracts and analyzes reports from different data sources as required by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in Logistics or similar field.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain transportation.
• Integrity, sense of urgency, acute attention to detail, proactiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Ability to combine and utilize professional experience, processes, and systems to support internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively solve common shipping problems.
• Ability to work independently and in a virtual environment.

Required Training:

• A&AODA Accessibility & AODA Acknowledgment Required within 30 days after job starts.
• EO -2 Quality & Regulatory Training (Phase 2) Required within 30 days after job starts.
• EO-1 General Orientation (Phase 1) Required within 30 days after job starts.
• WHMIS WHMIS 2015 Required within 30 days after job starts.
• WPVH Workplace Violence and Harassment Required within 30 days after job starts.

Human Resources Statement:

Ontario Medical Supply is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

AI will be used in the recruitment process.