Daniels Health
Logistics Analyst - Transportation & Routing
Brampton, ONOperationsposted 23d agoJunior
About the role
Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries. In Australia, we lived out our dream.
Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...
Who are we looking for… The ideal candidate will have broad logistics/transportation experience, in-depth understanding of logistics metrics, truck routing and distribution, and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of the health care industry is highly regarded. What you will do
- Responsible for developing transportation strategies, optimizing routing, scheduling labor, and implementing cost-savings.
- Cost modeling using optimization software.
- Plan, direct, and manage operational and administrative controls for transportation and logistics to ensure established productivity and service levels are met.
- Support sales cycle by helping identify lowest cost routing options.
- Identify account profitability.
- Develop, measure, and analyze key performance indicators: leasing, fuel, labor
- Provide analysis of internal distribution and transportation issues and implement improvements.
- Develop analysis regarding the use of transportation services and placement of facilities.
- Provide routing support to existing and newly established customers.
- Logistics cost modeling: leasing, fuel, labor
- TMS management and maintenance.
- Sales Force account maintenance.
- Cross team/plant project management.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; Logistics prefer red or related professional experience.
- Minimum of 1+ years experience, including development of logistics strategies and planning; Healthcare or medical waste industry is helpful.
- Solid understanding and in-depth knowledge of logistics/transportation KPIs.
- Proven experience with logistics information systems including reporting and analysis.
- Advanced Excel user: VLookUp, Pivot Tables
- Experience with Sales Force a plus.
- Experience with optimization tools a plus.
- Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, possesses the ability to develop programs and create standard operating procedures.
- Excellent communication skills along with the ability to provide clear and concise details, both verbally and written.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks all with an attention to fine detail.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- 3PL experience preferred. Special Requirements 10-20% travel