Transportation Specialist
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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.
Transportation Specialist
Location:Edmonton AB
About the Role
McKesson Canada is seeking a results-drivenTransportation Specialistto support transportation operations across Western Canada. This role is ideal for a transportation logistics or supply chain professional with experience incarrier management freight operations transportation analytics network performance and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Sr. Transportation Manager you will help ensure the safe compliant and cost-effective movement of healthcare products while supporting service excellence across the transportation network.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and supportline haul air cargo carrier hub and regional transportation performance.
Analyze transportation KPIs includingon-time delivery freight costs carrier compliance scan performance and service metrics.
Identify service gaps cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
Prepare performance reports and provide recommendations to Transportation Leadership.
Serve as a key contact for carrier issues delivery exceptions and service escalations.
Partner with Distribution Centres Customer Operations carriers and internal stakeholders to resolve transportation challenges.
Coordinate overflow planning alternate delivery solutions and special transportation requirements.
Support carrier compliance with regulatory requirements operational standards and customer commitments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation performance cost optimization and customer experience.
Support transportation procedures network standards and best practice implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Logistics or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of experience intransportation logistics freight courier LTL FTL or supply chain operations.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation reporting.
Experience collaborating with carriers and cross-functional operational teams.
Preferred Qualifications
CITT-CCLP SCMP or related transportation/supply chain certification.
Experience inpharmaceutical healthcare or regulated transportation environments.
Knowledge of Health Canada requirements and healthcare distribution practices.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation analytics tools.
Why Join McKesson
Join a team that plays a critical role in delivering healthcare products across Canada. Youll gain experience intransportation operations logistics strategy carrier management supply chain analytics and healthcare distribution while helping improve patient outcomes nationwide.
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
