Sr Logistics Analyst
Chemtrade
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development
- Develop and update customized training modules for Fleet telematics users
- Perform research and analysis to stay up to date on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies relevant to data analysis and logistics management
- Incorporate research findings into data-driven strategies to recommend improvements on processes and systems
- Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation to communicate findings, methodologies and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
- Continuously seek opportunities to optimize data analysis and the processes necessary to generate in an accurate and timely manner
- Work with TMS Super User to ensure TMS system provides necessary canned reporting and raw data for external analysis to ensure Road Operations is reviewing cost and service performance; helping with development of actions plans to improve resulting areas of opportunity
- Work with Regional Driver Manager responsible for Fleet technology to ensure ELD system is working properly and data is being captured to document Fleet performance
- Leverage ELD, SAP and TMS/FMS technologies to create tailored safety and productivity metrics for Fleet safety and driver/equipment optimization
- Responsible for developing and maintaining performance scorecards for carrier partners and internal business supply chain operations, utilizing advanced analytics to track KPIs, identify trends and facilitate data-driven decision-making
- Responsible for developing and maintaining reporting dashboards for Fleet metrics, Fleet financials, Fleet driver safety bonus, and
- Formulate a comprehensive Private Fleet freight rating methodology
- Work with Logistics Operations leadership and Fleet leadership to develop Private Fleet RFQ responses
- Conduct in-depth cost analysis, including labor, equipment maintenance and overhead to ensure accurate rate structures
- Work with Logistics Operations leadership and Fleet leadership to develop annual Fleet Period Cost plan (annual budgeting)
- Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve any discrepancies related to ELD and TMS/FMS data being used in dashboards, scorecards, and ad hoc analysis
- Available to support Rail Operations with data analysis and scorecards/dashboards as time allows
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Admin or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 – 10 years of relevant chemical industry experience preferred
- 3+ years of data management experience required
- Advanced proficiency in using computer, office equipment, and office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Advanced proficiency with using Excel functions, pivot tables and macros
- Strong statistical analysis skills and the ability to work with large datasets
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)
- Familiarity with big data technologies and tools (i.e., Python or R Studio)
- Experience with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) required
- Ability to present complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of concepts and systems that are relevant to the role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and at all levels within the organization
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and software; demonstrating a solid understanding of change management principles
- Proven organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Solves immediate problems; collects and organizes data and information to make decisions; creates plans to address immediate issues; makes good decisions in a timely fashion; considers the needs of working team and sensitive to diversity of differences; applies critical thinking to solve issues or concerns
- Become familiar with Chemtrade Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures
- Immediately report all ES&H incidents (injuries, near misses, releases)
- Complete all required ES&H training in a timely fashion
- Follow all Chemtrade facility and corporate ES&H procedures and practices
- Attend and actively participate in facility ES&H meetings and forums that will drive employee involvement
- Provide feedback and suggestions for ES&H program improvement
- Participate in job safety analysis activities
- Participate in Fleet safety meetings
- Track and report on driver safety/equipment compliance metrics
- Assists in accident and incident investigations by providing driver ELD data