Systems and Logistics Analyst
January 29 2025
Industries
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting
Categories Economy, Econometrics, Modelling,
Cambridge, ON • Full time
Systems and Logistics Analyst
Parrish & Heimbecker
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Systems and Logistics Analyst for our Milling division based in Cambridge, ON.P&H Milling
P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:- Learning and Development Programs
- Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Wellness Program
- Company Events
Your Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Systems and Logistics Analyst to join our team. This role involves managing and optimizing logistics processes, ensuring data integrity, and providing key analysis to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will be comfortable running numbers, procuring quotes, analyzing lane rates, and working closely with various stakeholders to streamline logistics operations.Day to Day
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of logistics and supply chain data within our TMS (Transportation Management System) and other relevant systems. Regularly audit data for discrepancies and implement corrective measures as necessary.
- Analyze and report on transportation and logistics metrics, including cost, performance, and operational efficiencies. Provide insights to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Research and solicit quotes from freight carriers, suppliers, and service providers to ensure competitive pricing and optimal service levels for transportation needs.
- Assess and manage lane rate pricing across transportation routes. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to negotiate and lock in competitive rates while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Utilize the TMS to optimize transportation processes. Recommend improvements based on system performance and operational needs.
- Work cross-functionally with finance, and supply chain teams to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience with data integrity management, ideally in a logistics or transportation setting.
- Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferably Descartes
- Strong analytical skills utilizing Excel and the ability to work with large datasets.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to procure competitive quotes and manage vendor relationships.
Work and grow with a family-owned company.
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H's roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values, honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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