Logistics Analyst

Role Summary

The Logistics Analyst – Inbound Operations is the on-site expert responsible for coordinating all inbound logistics activities, including receiving, unloading, inspection, system transactions, inventory control, and putaway execution within HP's distribution operations. Blending shop-floor coordination with advanced analytics, this role ensures inbound product flows safely, accurately, and efficiently from suppliers, manufacturing partners, and transportation providers into HP's distribution network.

Working closely with 3PL partners, Transportation, Procurement, Planning, Customer Operations, and IT teams, this individual contributor drives daily inbound execution while identifying process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, and customer service.

This position will work onsite at HP's Mississauga Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inbound operations, ensuring accurate and timely receipt, unloading, inspection, and system processing of inbound shipments in accordance with HP quality and inventory standards.

• Coordinate inbound schedules with carriers, suppliers, transportation providers, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient dock utilization and product flow.

• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on optimizing receiving, putaway, inventory accuracy, dock throughput, and inbound cycle times.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, and IT teams to resolve inbound shipment exceptions and ensure material availability.

• Monitor real-time performance metrics such as receiving productivity, dock-to-stock cycle time, inventory accuracy, ASN compliance, receipt timeliness, and putaway performance; initiate immediate corrective actions when performance deviates from targets.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound shipment issues, receiving discrepancies, damaged freight, supplier compliance concerns, missing documentation, and inventory variances.

• Develop and maintain SOPs for inbound operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, inventory controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

• Perform inbound quality audits, including receiving validation, serial number verification, damage inspections, inventory reconciliations, and transaction accuracy reviews; drive corrective actions with 3PL operational teams.

• Partner with warehouse leadership to ensure timely putaway execution and location management, minimizing congestion and maximizing inventory visibility.

• Train and coach warehouse personnel on receiving processes, inventory controls, scanning compliance, and inbound best practices.

• Participate in cross-functional projects involving facility startup activities, inventory management improvements, warehouse layout optimization, system implementation, and supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Analyze receiving, inventory, supplier, and transportation data to identify trends, eliminate waste, improve operational performance, and develop dashboards and executive summaries that support data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2+ years of experience in inbound logistics, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain execution within a distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of ERP and WMS platforms (e.g., SAP) with experience processing inbound inventory transactions.

• Proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate activities across HP teams, suppliers, carriers, and 3PL providers.

• Understanding of receiving processes, inventory management principles, warehouse operations, and transportation execution.

• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies, shipment exceptions, and process compliance issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 3PL-operated distribution center or technology supply chain environment.

• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS (CSCP, CPIM), or equivalent continuous improvement certifications.

• Experience supporting greenfield startups, warehouse implementations, or distribution center transitions.

• Exposure to inventory audit requirements, SOX controls, CTPAT, ISO 9001, or similar compliance frameworks.

• Familiarity with HP products, distribution models, or technology sector supply chain operations.

About HP:

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments, and society. The world’s largest technology company and ranked 10 on the Fortune 500 list for 2012, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services, and IT infrastructure to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries on six continents. HP invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients. HP Canada’s Talent Acquisition processes involve the use of technology, including but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to support the screening, assessment, and selection processes. These tools are designed to enhance fairness and efficiency, and all hiring decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure alignment with HP’s hiring standards and applicable Provincial employment laws. This job posting is for an existing vacancy or a position expected to become vacant in the near future.

The typical base pay range for this role is $51,600 to $74,850 CAD annually. Pay within this range will be based on the review of experience, skills, and internal equity.
As a full time, employee of HP Canada, you will be eligible to participate in the company's group benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. During your employment term, you will receive 15 paid vacation days per year prorated based on your start date. Detailed information regarding benefits—will be provided upon hire and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
HP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability. In order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. You will also be required to sign off on HP's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Conflict of Interest Agreement.