Senior Supply Chain Analyst

About the job

Orca is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Analyst!

Orca has been providing freight audit and analytics services to its’ growing client base since 2016. We have experienced tremendous growth since inception and are proud to offer our solution to some of North America’s largest organizations. Orca was awarded London’s prestigious ‘Small Business of the Year’ award for 2021 by the London Chamber of Commerce for tremendous growth and community involvement. Orca employs over 25 happy employees and we are growing everyday.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing Orca’s clients’ transportation networks with the purpose of identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve service levels. The successful candidate will review the freight network of multiple clients and assist clients with optimizing their transportation spend. The candidate will analyze and consult on supply chains ranging from $1M in annual freight spend all the way to $500M in annual freight spend. We audit approximately $2B in freight annually. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing insight into the market and communicating best practices in regards to transportation operations.

The successful candidate will also assist internal operations by producing reports, creating benchmarking studies on all North American transport services, and finding innovative ways to add value to Orca’s client base. Along with providing insights to clients, The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Orca's data models within Fabric. The successful candidate will lead a team of data and supply chain analysts to support Orca's growing client base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze end to end supply chain improvement opportunities to continuously support each Orca client.
• Follow the flow of products from DC to store/customer and to continuously assess alternatives to reduce the overall cost structure for each client
• Introduce structure and creative solutions to improvement initiatives across distribution centers, transportation and replenishment functions
• Design Quarterly Business Reviews that suggest creative ways each client can reconfigure their respective supply chains in order to become more efficient or save time and money
• Analyze data across multiple clients from Orca’s proprietary audit system
• Develop and present detailed analysis using transportation data to highlight major findings and opportunities to Orca and various levels within clients
• Assist with preparing and executing national transportation RFP’s for clients.
• Manage Orca's data models and data flows utilizing Microsoft applications (Power BI, Fabric, etc.)
• Stay on top of industry news and market trends to ensure Orca is always up to date on relevant industry information.
• Assist CEO and other Orca staff with day-to-day operations as required for client base.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, with a strong focus on Excel

• Understanding of ETL Processes
• SQL + Python Knowledge
• Ability to prioritize, is organized and is capable of dealing with multiple competing tasks
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Adept presentation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with an investigative and curious approach to situations
• Ability to build & maintain trusted relationships with clients
• 5+ years of experience in analyzing transport networks and all modes inclusive of parcel networks.
• Experience negotiating with freight vendors (across all modes of transportation.)

VALUED TRAITS

The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:

• Clear communicator
• Client centered
• Rapport builder
• Problem solver
• Proactive attitude
• Strategic thinker
• Honest & direct
• Results-oriented
• Team player
• Outstanding work ethic
• Self-starter

COMPENSATION

Orca provides a competitive compensation package:

• Competitive base salary
• RRSP contribution matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Fantastic benefits package
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Complimentary cell phone plan