Transportation Coordinator

This position is primarily focused on providing assistance and data analysis to the Distribution team. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy vision mission and the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in forecasting duties for warehouse capacity and transportation needs.
• Analysis of current models and cost structures to identify issues and opportunities.
• Gathering and validation of data from product movement and available inventory.
• Daily scorecard completion on transportation activities and opportunities for follow up.
• Coordination of product pick up and movement to and from warehouse locations or between stores.
• Generate monthly forecasting reports to replenishment teams identify problem items.
• Assist in completing the weekly transportation Profit and Loss Reports.
• Evaluate capacity versus sales needs and growth forecasts for a multiple warehouse environment.
• Review monthly product movement relative to buying patterns.
• Create a template for pre-booking of key seasonal items.
• Assist in preparation of report documents and presentations to management.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary program with an emphasis in Finance Economics or Logistics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills (ie: Microsoft Office Excel etc) and familiarity with pivot tables.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with other teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects timelines and priorities.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Possible exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
• Exposure to distractions caused by open office noise and frequent interruptions.
• Providing service to several people or departments working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
• Performing extensive and repetitive data entry.

Additional Information :

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time