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Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.\nOur workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.\nThe location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Specialist, Logistics Optimization. This job is full-timepermanent.\nWould you like to play a key role at the intersection of data, advanced analytics, optimization, and commercial logistics?\nThis position offers the opportunity to directly contribute to the financial and operational performance of the Wood Products business by developing analytical tools, decision-support models, and automation solutions that support the organization’s logistics strategies. You will be a central contributor in identifying cost optimization opportunities, improving transportation network performance, and transforming analytical practices.\nYour analyses and recommendations will directly influence decisions related to transportation costs, routing strategies, commercial negotiations, and supply chain efficiency.\nYour challenges\nYou will serve as the subject matter expert for data, analytics, optimization, and automation within the Commercial Logistics team. In this role, you will:\nActively participate in the identification, evaluation, and implementation of supply chain optimization initiatives that generate measurable financial gains;\n\nDevelop analytical models to optimize transportation costs, routing strategies, and overall logistics network performance;\n\nEnsure the availability, reliability, and integrity of data used in commercial and operational decision-making;\n\nSupport logistics specialists and the logistics manager in conducting quantitative and financial analyses aimed at maximizing profitability;\n\nPlay a key role in digital transformation, automation, and analytical systems improvement projects.\n\nMore specifically, you will focus on the following areas\nIdentify and recommend logistics network optimization initiatives (cost, capacity, service, lead times, and routing);\n\nConduct advanced cost, profitability, and business scenario analyses to support decision-making;\n\nProduce and automate cost-benefit analyses that support commercial and strategic decisions;\n\nSupport logistics specialists during supplier negotiations by providing quantitative analyses and comparative scenarios;\n\nStructure and model data to improve the speed, quality, and accuracy of business decisions;\n\nEnsure the integrity, consistency, and availability of data within the ERP system and analytical tools;\n\nEstablish and maintain data governance and data quality control processes;\n\nDevelop, optimize, and standardize the analytical tools used by the team (advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, databases);\n\nDesign and maintain dashboards and performance indicators used to monitor costs, realized savings, and logistics performance;\n\nAutomate manual processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce low-value-added activities;\n\nAct as a liaison between business teams, IT teams, and external partners to develop value-creating solutions.\n\nYour team\nReporting to the Commercial Logistics Manager, you will join a results-oriented team where data, innovation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement are at the heart of decision-making.\nYou will have the opportunity to directly influence the organization’s logistics and financial performance by developing high-impact analytical solutions.\nYour profile\nUniversity degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field;\n\n2 to 5 years of experience in data analysis, optimization, process improvement, or decision-support tool development;\n\nDemonstrated experience identifying and implementing optimization or cost-reduction initiatives;\n\nStrong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations (truck, rail, marine, or intermodal transportation is a significant asset);\n\nExperience with ERP systems and advanced analytical tools;\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, or equivalent);\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Power BI;\n\nExperience with Power Automate, Power Apps, and digital transformation platforms;\n\nKnowledge of SQL, Python, or other quantitative analysis tools is considered a significant asset;\n\nStrong interest in process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement.\n\nYour skills\nExcellent analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems;\n\nStrong results-oriented mindset and focus on value creation;\n\nAbility to transform data into actionable business recommendations;\n\nAbility to translate business needs into analytical and technology solutions;\n\nHigh level of rigor in data management, validation, and interpretation;\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;\n\nAbility to influence decisions through fact-based and structured analyses;\n\nLeadership in transformation and continuous improvement initiatives;\n\nExcellent collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams;\n\nStrong communication skills in both French and English;\n\nInitiative, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for optimization.\n\nDomtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. 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