About the role
Title: Logistics Analyst
Department: Operations
Location : Toronto Distribution Center
The company:
JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.
The role:
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing JD Sports' supply chain and logistics operations. This role will support data-driven decision-making across transportation, warehousing, inventory flow, and vendor performance to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze logistics data (transportation costs, delivery timelines, order accuracy, etc.) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment.
- Collaborate with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal teams to improve inbound and outbound logistics performance.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Ownership of internal logistics process analysis and optimization
- Support the logistics budgeting process through data analysis and forecasting.
- Participate in logistics projects, including warehouse optimization, network planning, and sustainability initiatives.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams on an ongoing basis to support key initiatives and operational roadmaps
- Investigate and help resolve supply chain disruptions or delays.
- Assist in developing processes and tools for improved tracking and reporting of freight, inventory movement, and vendor compliance.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, freight markets, and regulatory changes affecting logistics operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail data analysis roles
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/WMS systems. Familiarity with Jesta is an asset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of transportation/logistics operations (domestic and international) preferred.
About JD Sports Canada
In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the Canadian market and you can now find us across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. We combine the best of physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition with JD over 900 stores across 21 territories worldwide.
Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading sports fashion multi-channel retailer of branded sports and casual wear. We are proud to offer customers the latest products from globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma andThe North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand.
We inspire our people to reach for higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All of our colleagues are highly skilled, self-motivated and constantly pursue perfection. The opportunity to progress arise quickly for those with the right qualities and ambition.
We encourage our people to seek ways to improve our business by challenging how we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and always thinking forward by suggesting alternative solutions.
Colleagues from all levels of the organisation come together to solve problems and seize all opportunities.
Our people are at the core of JD Sports and everything we do – could you be the nextcolleague to join the King of Trainers?
About the role
Title: Logistics Analyst
Department: Operations
Location : Toronto Distribution Center
The company:
JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.
The role:
The Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing JD Sports' supply chain and logistics operations. This role will support data-driven decision-making across transportation, warehousing, inventory flow, and vendor performance to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze logistics data (transportation costs, delivery timelines, order accuracy, etc.) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment.
- Collaborate with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal teams to improve inbound and outbound logistics performance.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Ownership of internal logistics process analysis and optimization
- Support the logistics budgeting process through data analysis and forecasting.
- Participate in logistics projects, including warehouse optimization, network planning, and sustainability initiatives.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams on an ongoing basis to support key initiatives and operational roadmaps
- Investigate and help resolve supply chain disruptions or delays.
- Assist in developing processes and tools for improved tracking and reporting of freight, inventory movement, and vendor compliance.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, freight markets, and regulatory changes affecting logistics operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail data analysis roles
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/WMS systems. Familiarity with Jesta is an asset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of transportation/logistics operations (domestic and international) preferred.
About JD Sports Canada
In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the Canadian market and you can now find us across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. We combine the best of physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition with JD over 900 stores across 21 territories worldwide.
Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading sports fashion multi-channel retailer of branded sports and casual wear. We are proud to offer customers the latest products from globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma andThe North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand.
We inspire our people to reach for higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All of our colleagues are highly skilled, self-motivated and constantly pursue perfection. The opportunity to progress arise quickly for those with the right qualities and ambition.
We encourage our people to seek ways to improve our business by challenging how we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and always thinking forward by suggesting alternative solutions.
Colleagues from all levels of the organisation come together to solve problems and seize all opportunities.
Our people are at the core of JD Sports and everything we do – could you be the nextcolleague to join the King of Trainers?