Linehaul Planning Analyst

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a full-time Linehaul Planning Analyst based in Dieppe, NB. The successful candidate will drive daily analytics and reporting for the sales and operational execution process, while contributing to the Linehaul Budget. This role demands 1-2 years' experience and strong analytical skills, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. In addition to a dynamic work environment, the position offers numerous benefits including health plans and growth opportunities within a large network.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program

3 weeks' paid vacation

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the transportation industry is an asset.
• Previous experience using AS 400 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with different departments, leading meetings when necessary.
• Improve metrics related to service, cost, and utilization in Linehaul Planning.
• Create and maintain processes to reduce costs and improve planning.
• Monitor key processes for volume analysis and customer experience.
• Develop custom analytics/reporting tools for business intelligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

College Diploma or University Degree

Tools

Cognos

Alteryx

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Midland Transport is currently seeking a full-time Linehaul Planning Analyst to be based out of our Head office location in Dieppe, NB.

Reporting to the Linehaul Planning Manager, the Linehaul Planning Analyst will be responsible for the daily analytics and reporting related to the Sales and Operational Execution (S&OE) process. Additionally, the role will be a key contributor to building the Linehaul Budget.

Benefits

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education Required: College Diploma or University Degree
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in the transportation industry will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated analytical strength with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and creative problem‑solving
• Effective communication with the ability to generate detailed reports, and collaborate to resolve issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in utilizing various software tools to produce clear, data‑driven documentation
• Previous experience using AS 400 is an asset

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with different functional departments (L/H Operations, Rail, Michelin, Midland Logistics, Customer Service, CI, Project Management, Finance) including leading meetings when necessary
• Through the S&OE process, improve metrics pertaining to Service, Cost, and Utilization as they relate to Linehaul Planning
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and following Standard Processes to reduce costs and improve the overall planning process
• Measure and monitor existing key processes for internal and external customers as they relate to volume analysis and customer experience improvement
• Leverage data to develop custom analytics/reporting tools to be used in business intelligence software such as Cognos/Alteryx/SQL/Power BI
• Develop ad-hoc reports as required for management