Centralized Routing Analyst - Contract

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Centralized Routing Analyst is accountable for the optimization of the Canadian outbound delivery network. Data analytics on key routing metrics is to be performed to maximize schedule efficiencies for both daily trials and future master schedules. Working closely with DC Transportation leadership and Centralized Routing Transportation Planners, the position will help incorporate the DC’s strategic vision into the short and long-term routing plans. Our operations range from single-shift facilities to 24/7 facilities serving over 1450 locations, all locations receiving multiple deliveries per week.

This is a 12-month contract position

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Collect, analyze, and interpret routing data; quantify financial opportunity/risk; and communicate the optimal routing decisions/actions
• Recommend updates to and maintenance of master data within Paragon including delivery time windows, equipment parameters, customer restrictions and bylaws, offload rate standards, etc.
• Build reports to measure the effectiveness of the routing and offer recommendations to drive routing efficiencies
• Work with the DCs, Restaurant Experience Teams, and other stakeholders to gather and provide feedback to ensure the effectiveness of the master schedule
• Provide technical assistance in the use and operation of Paragon software
• Act as the main escalation point for daily routing challenges
• Support key projects, future state route modelling, and other ad hoc analysis
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics
• Minimum three to five years progressive transportation experience, with a focus on planning, routing, and systems
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Integrative thinker and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Strong, interactive team player
• High initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Travel is periodically required for training purposes (Less than 5%)
• This position must pass a post-offer background check
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bilingualism (English, French) is an asset but not required
• Experience in a high-velocity distribution environment would be a strong asset
• Experience with Paragon or similar routing software solutions would be considered a strong asset
  
  

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Physical Demands

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

Transparency in the use of AI

Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions.All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.