Transportation Analyst Full-time Job

The Transportation (Execution Analyst position within the Inbound Rails Team in Canadian Tire’s Domestic Transportation department is responsible for proactively monitoring Inbound Containers and Vendor Pick up across Canada, and ensuring exceptional customer service to our Vendors and internal stakeholders. This position responds to any impacts affecting timely arrival and works closely with internal Dispatch team members, CTR Vendors and our carrier partners to develop delivery plans whenever necessary. The Execution Analyst also supports the data integrity and accuracy of information within the tracking systems used by internal and external parties (JDA/Yard Smart). This team works Monday to Friday however it supports 24/7 operations and requires shift flexibility based on changing or temporary business needs.

• Proactively perform Container monitoring tasks to prevent, identify, resolve and communicate any Container or Vendor pick up delays, issues, or conflicts.

• Ensure the integrity of the information within the CTC tracking systems (JDA/Yard Smart / PowerBI).

• Provide operational status updates for management and other internal stakeholders as required.

• Work with rail partners and other third party carriers to maintain timely movement and fluidity of the CTC containers. 

• Contribute to knowledge skill set of CTC Supply Chain in matters concerning rail movements and Inbound container utilization.

• Create and Update system moves for Inbound containers in Yard Smart.

• Manage Team mailbox and respond to inquires from internal and external stake holders.

What you bring

• Previous dispatch or transportation experience is an asset.

• Knowledge of CTC transportation systems (i.e. Insight, JDA, Yard Smart)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Hours of Work Legislation, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and the Highway Traffic Act

• Excellent geographical knowledge of Canada.

• Knowledge of CN & CP Intermodal Operations.

• Experience using MS Access, CP & CN online tool, and Yard Smart.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including a calm, professional, and friendly demeanor under pressure.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Strong service quality awareness and commitment.

• Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to multi task and juggle changing priorities on a daily and hourly basis.

• Strong objective decision making / problem solving skills.

• Proven PC knowledge of MS- Office and CTC Transportation systems.

• Flexible hours depending on business requirements.

 

Hybrid

 

At Canadian Tire we value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team. 

 

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