Analyst, National Transportation Business Development

Requisition ID: 181362 

Career Group: Corporate Office Careers  

Job Category: Transportation Supply Chain  

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

  Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA) 

Province: Nova Scotia; Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario

City: Mississauga, Calgary, Stellarton, Victoria, Vancouver

Location: Tahoe Office, Calgary Office, Foord St. Office, King St. Office, Vancouver Office, Victoria Office  

Postal Code:  

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
• Partner with Category Management on supplier MIF engagement

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

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

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

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.