Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
We're searching for a Logistics Advisor to join our team at Edmonton Material Control Centre. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
As a Logistics Advisor, you will support the Central Transportation Management function and activities, drive and enable transportation strategies, provide overall management of transportation activities for a specified region while driving continuous improvement within logistics and transportation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Post-secondary Business diploma, SCM Professional or Professional Logistics designation preferred
- 5+ years related work experience directly within transportation roles
- Direct experience within transportation, freight forwarding, logistics, and materials management
- Familiar with Dangerous Goods, Incoterms, Canada’s Transportation Act, exporting/importing, customs clearance, air, rail, marine transportation methods, as well as with commodities such as bulk piping, bulk and packaged chemicals, catalysts, and heavy industrial mining equipment
- Demonstrates understanding in a significant variety of Supply Chain competencies related to Warehouse, Procurement, and Inventory Management
- Ability to quantify risk, assess trends and opportunities, define objectives, and proactively mitigate risk
- Fluent in SAP, Word, and Excel
Key Accountabilities:
- Coach and provide guidance on transportation best practices with internal peers and stakeholders
- Coordinate transportation requirements, track and trace, solicit transportation quotes for over-dimensional freight and international shipments
- Support and implement transportation strategies to achieve Warehouse, Supply Operations, Supply Chain, and Suncor business objectives
- Resolve issues related to logistics and transportation activities, escalating unresolved issues to leaders throughout Inbound Logistics and Supply Chain organizations
- Ensure carrier compliance to load securement as well as safe loading/offloading procedures and processes
- Engage in Incident Learnings to help assess and improve carrier performance. Perform root cause and trend analyses to identify reasons for non-compliance and propose solutions
- Cost conscious - propose strategies to minimize the cost or time required to transport goods, look for synergies to capitalize on backhaul transportation
- Engage with cross-functional teams to evaluate business unit requirements, communicate best practices, expectations, efficiencies and evaluate process optimization opportunities
Location & other key details
- You will work out of our Edmonton Control Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
- The shift schedule is Monday to Friday
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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What We Do
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
