Transportation Analyst

Why choose Innomar Strategies

• “Remote-First” culture – flexible opportunities to work from home!
• Competitive Total Rewards Package:
  o Base salary + bonus programs
  o RRSP matching
  o Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible benefits program (in effect on day one), including:
  o Healthcare Spending Account
  o Wellness Account – to focus on your nutrition, fitness, health and well-being
• Parental Leave Top Up, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and Virtual Healthcare
• Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Referral Programs
• Growth opportunities for career advancement
• Learning Programs, Leadership Training and Mentorship Programs to further your professional development
• Ability to make an impact in creating healthier futures
• We value diversity, equity and inclusion to foster a culture of belonging

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with carrier partners, Specialty Operations, 3PL Operations and the pharmacy network in resolving issues and/or answering questions related to delivery, pickup or returns issues and claims
• Audits carriers invoices against contract terms and approves transportation invoices for payment
• Responsible for ensuring pricing is applied correctly and incentives are received accordingly
• Participate in client billing and setting up new client billing
• Evaluates business processes and designs, develops and provides data that assists in the implementation of improvements that reduce cost, improve effectiveness and improves the quality or magnitude of the end result.
• Gather information from our TMS and develop transportation related databases as required for specific business needs.
• Develop and analyze daily/weekly/monthly transportation KPIs (key performance indicators).
• Courier and LTL planning and forecasting to effectively select optimal carrier and mode of shipments.
• Create/prepare and gather data and requirements for transportation request for proposal’s (RFP’s) and carrier conversions.
• Creates and manages multiple RFP playbooks, conversion playbooks and associated project plans coordinating activities between DC (distribution center) management and Carrier(s).
• Develops new solutions to various challenges ABC faces as it relates to the distribution of product to external and internal customers, meeting business objectives.
• Trains others in the solutions designed to manage the processes necessary to support the distribution and pharmacy operations.
• Works with carriers and the Transportation Manager as needed to improve various aspects of performance.
• Provide analysis and data for Transportation Manager divisional quarterly business reviews.
• Interacts with carriers and the Transportation Manager to improve service reporting ability.
• Manage and update cost savings tracker
• Organizes/Manages/Maintains account set ups to ensure consistency and easily identifiable spend by account
• Identify opportunities for consolidation of shipments across all transportation modes.
• Assists in on-boarding new carriers and technology partners.
• Develop SOP’s that ensure all carriers follow the proper policies and procedures when delivering Innomar Strategies freight
• Performs related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires broad training in fields such as transportation, business administration, logistics or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. Exposure to courier industry helpful, small package and LTL experience a plus.
• Experience in the preparation of, or responding to, RFP’s and RFQ’s in a transportation environment. Ability to effectively present information to all organizational levels; hourly associates, supervisors, upper management, and external groups related to the industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Pharmaceutical experience would be an asset.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company ERP and TMS systems; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of automated freight pay and audit processes
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Exposure to the courier industry – experience specific to the healthcare environment is an asset.

As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.

Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.