Analyst, National Transportation Business Development

Requisition ID : 183493

Career Group : Corporate Office Careers

Job Category : Transportation Supply Chain

Travel Requirements : 0 - 10%

Job Type : Full-Time

Country : Canada (CA)

Province : Ontario; Alberta; British Columbia; Nova Scotia

City : Mississauga, Vancouver, Stellarton, Dartmouth, Calgary

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 131,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers.

Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country.

With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for an Analyst, National Transportation Business Development to join our National Transportation team based out of one of our office(s) in Stellarton - NS, Victoria - BC, Vancouver - BC, Calgary - AB, or Mississauga - Ont.

Be part of the sales team that will build and grow our National Managed Inbound Freight Program.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing :

As a member of our National Transportation team with responsibility for networking with carriers and suppliers to continually evaluate network opportunities to expand program to additional regions based on carrier and supplier.

You will work in a highly collaborative environment, developing relationships and partnering with peers, managers and Directors across the company to deliver goals in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist specialists with all supplier negotiations and sales call documentation / related administrative tasks.
• Facilitate carrier rates quotes as needed and evaluate profitability.
• Network with carriers and suppliers to continually evaluate network opportunities to expand program to additional regions based on carrier and supplier reviews.

Document and monitor these reviews for future opportunities.

• Assist in onboarding for new suppliers.
• Ensure carriers have all required documentation on file. (Insurance, WCB, etc.)
• Collect national fuel data used to establish surcharges and ensure communication is sent to all suppliers and carriers as needed.
• Provide monthly CHEP and PECO pallet compliance program updates.
• Build and distribute the reporting suite to track profitability, receivables, and supplier conversion.
• Partner with Finance on MIF Sales Budget

What you have to offer :

• 3 years of experience in inventory control, transportation / supply chain experience including international freight experience
• Relevant designation / credentials in logistics, supply chain, and / or transportation (P.Log, CITT, CPIM or PMAC, ERP) is preferred
• Experience within large retailers and large suppliers
• Experience using current logistics technology as it applies to transportation management
• Experience selling freight & negotiating preferred
• Experienced with detailed financial management experience specifically P&L

LI-DS1 #Li-Hybrid

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.

This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better physically, financially and emotionally.

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $53,083.00 - $79,625.00 . We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque :

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.