Logistics Analytics Coordinator

Status: Regular Full-Time
Shifts: Monday to Friday

In your role as The Logistics Analytics Coordinator, at The North West Company (TNWC), you will be responsible for extracting data from the available sources and creating summary reports to support department leadership. Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbor-hood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

1. Extract data from the available sources and create summary reports to support department leadership.
2. Explore new analytical tools to perform research and data analysis.
3. Prepare Catalogue report procedures and assumptions, to ensure they are retained by the department.
4. Develop and maintain KPIs to ensure fluidity and efficiency within the network.
5. Liaise with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency and minimize cost.
6. Partner with Store Operations and Category Management teams to determine key opportunities for continuous improvement within the planning cycle and output to drive both short term and long term improvement.
7. Identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and skillfully draw out the information.
8. Understand industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain and Logistics or related field.
2. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Supply Chain & Logistics in an operational and/or analytical capacity.
3. Previous experience working with the Oracle Transportation Management System would be considered an asset.
4. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
5. Mid to advanced level of skill in the use of computer and office equipment and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Visio, and Project would be beneficial.
6. At least elementary knowledge in programming/data extraction (VBA, SQL).
7. Demonstrate initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload taking into consideration conflicting deadlines.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format with the general public, employees, and external organizations.
9. Demonstrate information gathering skills used to find and identify essential information; utilize new information for future problem-solving and decision-making.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external business partners.

Location: Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre 100 Murray Park Road, Winnipeg, MB
Reports to: Senior Distribution Analyst

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available, and we are actively seeking to fill.

For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R006
Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4:00 P.M on Friday, November 1st, 2024. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.

Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

Note: All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This opportunity adheres to the Distribution job posting guidelines.