Specialist, Transportation

Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Do you enjoy being inspired by true leaders in the industry? Are you constantly looking for new challenges and need a stimulating environment to perform in? If you say yes to all this then you would be a great addition to the growing team at Uni Select. We are currently looking to hire for the following position.

Uni-Select Inc. is Canada's leader in the distribution of automotive parts, tools and equipment to the automotive aftermarket. We are currently in an exciting growth phase delivering strong financial results including operating over 50 corporate stores with the goal of continuing to increase that number through acquisitions.

What we can offer you:

 

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits and employee assistance program accessible.
• A generous employer contribution to the pension plan.
• Complete insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on automotive products.
• Career development opportunities
• Work in a dynamic work environment you'll be able to expand your skills

Your Daily Contribution & Impact:

Reporting to the Director of Logistics, the Transportation Analyst's mandate is to analyze, negotiate and co-ordinate all of the Distribution Centre and Corporate Store freight activities across Canada. In particular, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining a high level of service by optimizing the efficiency of our supply chain while respecting operational budgets and the service to our customers.

 

• The Transportation Analyst actively participates as a member of the Logistics Team
• Be responsible at the bid phase to provide transport cost budgets and work closely with each site to develop the transportation strategy within each market
• Effectively manage on-time deliveries to customers, via interactions with carriers to ensure volume is delivered as expected, and mitigate any risks to ensure on-time deliveries
• Work closely with the DC's to ensure on-time movement of loads from DC to customers, and ensure continuous improvement and SOP compliance, in collaboration with carriers
• Manage relationships with all carriers, monitor carrier performance, improve on-time, and define working strategies with them
• Work with Customer Service teams to identify customer requirements, and opportunities for transportation efficiencies
• Drive/support efforts to improve stock-transfer on-time delivery and truckload utilization for these shipments to drive efficiencies
• Track and verify on-time delivery and obtain service level reports for transportation partners across Canada
• Coordinate the contractual agreement with our third-party partners, including cost and service levels for international shipments
• Monitor compliance of customer specific carrier assignments.
• Prepare regular reports to Management on both cost and performance of transportation
• Work on special projects as required
• Monitor and management of inbound container freight
• You will continually raise the bar for key deliverables such as on-time to customer, on-time to warehouse/company owned stores and targeted freight budget goals

Expertise & Essential Skills:
 

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Consumer Packaged Goods or Transportation.
• Experience using SAP or other warehouse management systems
• Comfortable dealing with large sets of data, analyzing it and pulling insights to drive efficiency.
• Continuous improvement mindset - comfortable putting your hand up to bring up ideas and improvements.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in the Canadian Rail industry is an asset
• Knowledge of air and sea transportation and customs management
• Excellent English and French communication skills, both written and spoken.

Why Bumper to Bumper?

 

• We are a Canadian company in Boucherville, QC, part of the LKQ Group - North America's largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products and the world's largest provider of alternative aftermarket parts. Our network includes over 190 auto parts stores and more than 80 automotive service providers operating in Canada under the Bumper to Bumper® banner.
• More than just a brand, Bumper to Bumper is a team of passionate individuals. With a fresh vision and a recently reinvigorated leadership team, collaboration is at the core of our success.
• Join us to be part of a growing company and contribute to our ongoing success in the automotive industry.
• Bumper to Bumper is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Long live your career at Bumper to Bumper!