Sr. Transportation Analyst
Job Summary
McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here we focus on the health happiness and well-being of you and those we serve we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.
McKesson is seeking a Senior Transportation Analyst to support transportation strategy financial performance and carrier management across our distribution network. This role partners closely with Operations Finance Transportation and Supply Chain leaders to drive cost optimization improve carrier performance support network initiatives and deliver data-driven business recommendations.
The ideal candidate combines strong transportation and logistics experience with financial analysis forecasting and project management skills. This position plays a critical role in monitoring transportation spend identifying opportunities for improvement and influencing strategic decisions through analytics and business case development.
- Analyze transportation financial performance including budgeting forecasting accruals variance analysis and monthly reporting.
- Develop financial models and business cases to support transportation and supply chain initiatives.
- Monitor transportation KPIs and identify trends risks and opportunities for cost savings and performance improvement.
- Manage carrier pricing agreements and support transportation procurement initiatives.
- Prepare and analyze data for carrier RFPs contract negotiations and network optimization projects.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate transportation strategies and operational improvements.
- Lead or support regional transportation projects across multiple business units and geographic regions.
- Create executive-level presentations and recommendations based on operational and financial insights.
- Ensure carrier payments are processed accurately and within contractual terms.
- Deliver reporting and analytics that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Education & Typical Experience (or equivalent combination):
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Finance Business Analytics or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 4 years of professional experience in transportation logistics supply chain finance or related analytical functions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Transportation logistics or supply chain analytics experience.
- Budgeting forecasting financial analysis and variance analysis experience.
- Experience developing financial models business cases and executive presentations.
- Experience supporting carrier management transportation procurement or transportation operations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities.
- Experience tracking and reporting transportation KPIs and performance metrics.
- Ability to communicate complex data and recommendations to business stakeholders.
- Experience supporting transportation RFPs carrier sourcing or contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) freight audit or transportation reporting tools.
- Experience with network optimization cost modeling or supply chain strategy initiatives.
- Knowledge of transportation cost structures parcel LTL truckload or dedicated fleet operations.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Power BI Tableau SQL or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Hybrid or office-based environment 3 day in office requirement (based in Edmonton)
- Occasional travel may be required to support transportation projects carrier meetings or business initiatives
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson pleaseclick here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
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About Company
McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more