Transportation Analyst at The Home Depot in Toronto, ON  M3C 4H9

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Transportation Analyst

Position Overview:

This position will oversee the intermodal daily operations for the Canadian transportation network for Non-Merch Operation. This includes providing the tools, analysis and reports necessary to assist the Manger, Project Operations with visibility as well as to support our distribution network. The Transportation Analyst will contribute to forecasting transport volumes, data entry, transport planning and load productivity whilst maintaining the carrier relationship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relevant reports and applications such as carrier scorecards, Freight Cost of Goods reports and Carrier invoicing reports.
• Ensure invoices are reviewed and checked for accuracy within three working days of receipt, whilst maintaining a record of all invoices submitted to provide a summary at month end.
• Establish a quality repository of historic lane volume, cost and load productivity data.
• Is actively involved with carriers, vendors and stores for ongoing operational issues, changes and future needs and recommends/develops solutions that align with corporate objectives.
• Manage calls and email correspondence from both external and internal stakeholders and resolve or refer them as appropriate.
• Perform data management through a combination of data mining, data modelling, data analysis, and cost/benefit analysis while executing day-to-day processes related to the area of responsibility.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

Skills:

• Detail and task-oriented, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.
• Highly proficient with computer software such as Excel and proficient in Microsoft office.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Manager Project Operations

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Working in an office setting, computer work, camera on virtual meetings

Working Conditions:

• Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls

Minimum Education:

• A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1 Year

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• N/A

Certifications:

• N/A

Other Requirements/Assets:

• Prior experience with a Transport Management System (TMS system) is an asset