Carrier Planner Analyst

canadiantirecorporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Education programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is seeking a Transportation Analyst to apply continuous improvement methodologies to transportation processes in Mississauga. You will analyze data, present findings, and develop cost/benefit analyses while contributing to process improvements and negotiations support materials.

The role requires post-secondary education in business/logistics or engineering, advanced Excel/Access skills, and foundational Python with Pandas/NumPy.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering.
• Advanced Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables) and Access skills.
• Foundational Python with Pandas/NumPy; willingness to learn more tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service in Transportation processes.
• Analyse data and processes; present findings and potential solutions.
• Develop and present cost/benefit analyses.
• Contribute to or lead investigations of business requests.
• Provide input on business processes and technical issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Access

Python basics

Power BI/Tableau

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel Macros

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Identify and action opportunities to improve efficiency and/or service by applying continuous improvement methodologies to Transportation processes
• Analyse various topics as assigned (data and process), from the simple to the complex, presenting findings, including key information and issues, as well as potential solutions.
• Develop & present Cost / Benefit Analyses
• Contribute to or lead investigation of business requests
• Perform analysis of business requirements to assess cost or feasibility and research solutions
• Provide input and recommendations on business processes and/or technical issues
• Contribute to identification, analysis, improvement and recommendations of solutions (systems and process)
• Evaluate cost impact of carrier contract offers and supports creation / presentation of appropriate negotiations support materials
• Provide regular feedback on the quality of the transportation plan, and suggest improvements
• Analyze key performance indicators to identify areas of concern, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to rectify them
• Provide feedback to the development of delivery template based on road, rail service offering and barge operations
• Maintain current knowledge of Canadian transportation acts and regulations, including transportation of dangerous goods

What You Bring:

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g. Macros, Pivot Tables) and Access (e.g. Macros, Queries, Reporting) skills
• Foundational Python programming skills, with experience using libraries such as Pandas and NumPy; willingness to learn more advanced tools (e.g., scikit learn).
• Experience building reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks, setting and tracking own milestones, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
• Strong business acumen
• Familiarity with project management and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

Location : Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

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 $53,000 and $70,000. 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.

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 ident