Transportation Data Analyst

Position: Transportation Data Analyst

Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Location: Brampton, ON

Reports to: Senior Manager, Inbound Transportation

About Us

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading pet specialty retailer, dedicated to strengthening the bond between dedicated pet lovers and their pets. With 50 years of animal care expertise, we operate over 800 stores across Canada under several banners, including Pet Valu, Bosley’s, Total Pet, Paulmac's Pet, Tisol & Chico. Guided by our mission to deliver products, care, expertise, and memorable moments, Pet Valu is a place where people build meaningful careers while making a positive impact on pets and communities.

What will you do?

Pet Valu’s supply chain has grown significantly as the company has expanded, supported by a $100M investment in supply chain technology and facilities. As part of this investment, Pet Valu launched Manhattan Active Transportation Management to improve network planning, centralize transportation data, and strengthen reporting and operational visibility. Pet Valu’s transportation team is responsible for the movement of all collect inbound freight to the company’s three distribution centres across Canada, and outbound to 800+ stores.

The Transportation Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and cost-effectiveness of inbound and outbound transportation data and spend. This role oversees transportation data within the TMS, supports freight audit activities by validating carrier charges and logistics metrics, and develops reporting and KPI insights that drive data-based decision-making. The analyst also helps maintain system configurations, support cost allocation processes, identify opportunities to improve transportation performance and reduce expenses, and partner closely with internal supply chain and IT teams, as well as external freight carriers, to maintain efficient and effective transportation operations across Canada.

Responsibilities

Data Management and Governance

• Own the data for the transportation management system by being the subject matter expert for all TMS data, working with IT teams on data flows, and implementing technical business rules, including maintenance carrier, lane, and rate data
• Developing and maintain KPI reports for supply chain, and communicate performance results and insights to stakeholders
• Manage setup, collection, and analysis of bid data for carrier RFPs

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization. Develop and maintain comprehensive, automated reports and dashboards using advanced data visualization tools. Present complex data insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Develop common metrics and data processes that drive business outcomes. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data management and analytics, and recommend innovative solutions to improve data-driven decision-making.

Freight Invoice Audit & Validation

• Review and audit outbound freight invoices to ensure accuracy against contracted rates, routing guides, and shipment details
• Identify and resolve discrepancies such as incorrect rates, accessorial charges, or duplicate billing
• Approve validated invoices for payment processing

Training and Support

• Provide training and support to end-users on TMS data tools and best practices. Mentor junior analysts and other team members to enhance their analytical and technical skills.
• Vacation / sick time coverage as necessary

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in supply chain / logistics activities
• Experience with TMS, WMS, optimization tools, or network modeling preferred
• Experience with Excel, PowerBI, Access, Cognos, Snowflake, and other database and analytics tools
• Experience with data analysis and building KPI tools

Compensation:

The targeted salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually. The final offer will be based on factors such as market location, relevant skills, experience and internal equity.

Ready to join the team?

We’re looking for passionate people who bring strong skills and live our core values of safety, compassion, expertise, and efficiency every day. If you’re energized by doing meaningful work, taking pride in what you deliver, and making a real impact for pets, people, and communities, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us and build a career where purpose, care, and excellence come together - because love lives here™.

Why work for us?

At Pet Valu, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about creating an environment where you feel supported, included, and empowered to grow - both personally and professionally. Some of the perks of working with us include:

• Hybrid, Flexible Work Options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching
• Learning and Development support tailored to you
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters
• Fun company events that keep us connected
• Preferred rates for car rentals, hotels, phone plans and gym discounts
• Generous employee discounts on our products

Pet Valu is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

At Pet Valu, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pet Valu may use AI enabled technology to assist in the recruitment process for positions. The use of AI helps us ensure we are providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment process, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by Pet Valu’s hiring team. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.