Transportation Specialist

Arterra Wines Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Canadian wine sector is seeking a Transportation Specialist to oversee inbound operations. This role is crucial for ensuring timely deliveries and optimizing logistics processes. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, manage documentation, and analyze performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency. The company offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in the wine industry and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Benefits and Pension Plan

Product Allowances

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution/warehouse environment is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound transportation operations for efficiency.
• Analyze transportation metrics to identify trends and improve performance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Analysis

Time Management

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Education in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle

JDE

WMS Management Tools

Excel

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Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Summary

The Inbound Transportation Operations Specialist oversees and coordinates daily inbound national transportation operations to ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement and services. They collaborate with internal and external business partners, maintain schedules, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Coordination:

• Ensure monitor and track timely delivery right the first time
• Work with transport carriers to meet daily shipping schedule
• Coordinate daily appointment schedule
• Coordinate all import logistics documentation (e.g., bills of lading, invoices, customs clearance)
• Coordinate transfers between business unit branch plants
• Complete daily required transfers transactions in JDE
• Support the timely resolution of shipment delays
• Address and resolve issues such as delivery delays, damaged goods, or scheduling conflicts
• 40%
  
  

Operational Efficiency

• Optimize routes to reduce costs and improve delivery times
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Monitor transportation expenses and stay within budgetary guidelines
• Audit freight rates and invoices
• Supports the validation and payment of freight invoices
• Negotiating rates and exploring cost effective, cost reduction solutions by tendering lanes and sourcing new partners
• 35%
  
  

Data Analysis And Reporting

• Support the timely resolution of shipment delays
• Analyze transportation metrics and performance data to identify trends
• Prepare and present reports on costs and performance to management
• Vendor performance score card KPI’S service levels and discrepancies
• NCR’s for uncooperative vendors
• Other tasks and duties as required
• 15%
  
  

Collaboration

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations
• Build relationships with transportation providers
• Communicate delivery discrepancies or changes
• 10%
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Secondary School Diploma
• Previous experience in a distributions/warehouse environment
• Experience working with freight carriers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with a problem solving mindset
• Strong organizational and time-management
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills including data analysis, database and computer applications such as Excel
• Experience in transportation and WMS management tools
• Attention to detail
  
  

Preferred

• Education in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 2-5 year’s experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Oracle and JDE experience preferred
  
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
• Competitive Salary and Bonus.
• Benefits and Pension Plan.
• Product Allowances.
• Training & Development Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
• A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.
  
  

COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $59,738.00 -77,308.00 the budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing

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