Data Analyst, International Transportation

What you’ll do

The Data Analyst, International Transportation is responsible for representing the company and managing the offshore ocean inbound product flow into Canada. The Data Analyst will support their Manager and Team Lead to manage all aspects of Ocean Transport operations including optimization of carrier allocation, forecasting, tracking of minimum quantity commitments (MQCs), analysis of offshore lead times for all lanes, ocean container management, and supporting contract negotiation. They work closely with CTC’s external origin cargo management service provider (Century), ocean carrier service providers for the Asia Pacific and the European trade lanes as well as internal CTC supply chain teams such as Capacity Planning, Offshore Logistics, Vancouver Operations and all Distribution Centers. This is a pivotal role in managing CTC’s offshore volume into North America.

• Support the day to day operational relationship with CTC’s origin cargo management service provider.
• Support the day to day operational relationship with third party ocean carrier and air freight service providers.
• Act as the key contact for ocean operations data for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Use Decision Optimization tools (CPLEX) and process for carrier allocation and forecasting.
• Analyze port dwell and ocean transit lead times and make recommendations to Capacity Planning to update the Path And Leg (PAL) lead times.
• Develop and manage ocean carrier performance reporting metrics against targets, utilizing data analytics for trend identification, problem anticipation, and solution proposal. Concisely communicate insights to team and leadership
• Assist in strategic and tactical projects, leveraging data analytics for all project phases. Consistently present concise, data-backed analysis to enable data-informed decision-making.

What you bring

• Strong analytical and decision optimization skills, and comfortable analyzing and turning data into actionable insights (SQL, Power BI, Excel, VBA, , Visio, Access, CPLEX)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take charge and address ambiguous and uncertain operational issues while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience negotiating with and managing 3rd party service providers/vendors.
• 2 years of experience relevant to operations planning and logistics.
• Post secondary education in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar.
• Familiarity with internal CTC systems and supply chain processes is an asset.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: $53,000- $88,000.

Our typical hiring range is between $65,000 and $78,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.