About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview:
This position will oversee the intermodal daily operations for the Canadian transportation network. This includes providing the tools, analysis and reports necessary to assist the Manager or Senior Manager of Transportation with visibility as well as to support our distribution network. The Transportation Analyst will contribute to forecasting transport volumes, data entry, transport planning and load productivity whilst maintaining the carrier relationship with the rail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relevant reports and applications such as carrier scorecards, Freight Cost of Goods reports and Carrier invoicing reports.
- Ensure invoices are reviewed and checked for accuracy within three working days of receipt, whilst maintaining a record of all invoices submitted to provide a summary at month end.
- Is actively involved with carriers, vendors and stores for ongoing operational issues, changes and future needs and recommends/develops solutions that align with corporate objectives.
- Manage calls and email correspondence from both external and internal stakeholders and resolve or refer them as appropriate.
- Perform data management through a combination of data mining, data modelling, data analysis, and cost/benefit analysis while executing day-to-day processes related to the area of responsibility.
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
Skills:
- Detail and task-oriented, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management skills.
- Highly proficient with computer software such as Excel and proficient in Microsoft office.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Reports to Manager or Senior Manager, Transportation
Travel Requirements:
- N/A
Physical Requirements:
- Working in an office setting, computer work, camera on virtual meetings
Working Conditions:
- Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls
Minimum Education:
- A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 1 Year
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- N/A
Certifications:
- N/A
Other Requirements/Assets:
- Prior experience with a Transport Management System (TMS system) is an asset
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview:
This position will oversee the intermodal daily operations for the Canadian transportation network. This includes providing the tools, analysis and reports necessary to assist the Manager or Senior Manager of Transportation with visibility as well as to support our distribution network. The Transportation Analyst will contribute to forecasting transport volumes, data entry, transport planning and load productivity whilst maintaining the carrier relationship with the rail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relevant reports and applications such as carrier scorecards, Freight Cost of Goods reports and Carrier invoicing reports.
- Ensure invoices are reviewed and checked for accuracy within three working days of receipt, whilst maintaining a record of all invoices submitted to provide a summary at month end.
- Is actively involved with carriers, vendors and stores for ongoing operational issues, changes and future needs and recommends/develops solutions that align with corporate objectives.
- Manage calls and email correspondence from both external and internal stakeholders and resolve or refer them as appropriate.
- Perform data management through a combination of data mining, data modelling, data analysis, and cost/benefit analysis while executing day-to-day processes related to the area of responsibility.
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
Skills:
- Detail and task-oriented, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management skills.
- Highly proficient with computer software such as Excel and proficient in Microsoft office.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Reports to Manager or Senior Manager, Transportation
Travel Requirements:
- N/A
Physical Requirements:
- Working in an office setting, computer work, camera on virtual meetings
Working Conditions:
- Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls
Minimum Education:
- A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 1 Year
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- N/A
Certifications:
- N/A
Other Requirements/Assets:
- Prior experience with a Transport Management System (TMS system) is an asset
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.