Logistics Data & Optimization Analyst

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar Corporation in Montreal, QC, is seeking an Analyst, Commercial Logistics to join our Wood Products Logistics & Shipping team. You will serve as the go-to expert for data, tools, and analysis within the commercial logistics group, supporting cost-benefit analyses and driving data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include automating analyses, maintaining data quality, collaborating with IT and business teams, and leading projects to improve systems and processes over a 3-5 month horizon.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, analytics, information systems, logistics, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in data analysis, tool development, or systems improvement.
• Good understanding of logistics operations (rail, truck, or marine).
• Experience with ERP systems and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Strong interest in process optimization and automation.

Responsibilities

• Produce and automate cost-benefit analyses to support commercial decisions (transportation, routing, contracts).
• Support logistics specialists in negotiations by providing reliable data and comparative scenarios.
• Structure data to improve the speed and quality of decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across systems (ERP, analytical files).
• Implement and maintain data quality controls.
• Be responsible for managing transportation rates and updating them in the relevant tools.
• Review, standardize, and continuously improve analytical files and tools (Excel, Power BI, databases).
• Automate manual processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Reduce risks related to errors and improve data traceability.
• Lead or contribute to projects aimed at improving systems and analytical processes (3-5 month horizon).
• Act as a liaison between business teams and IT teams.
• Identify and propose logistics chain optimization initiatives (costs, lead times, routing).

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SQL

ERP systems

Logistics

French-English

Education

University degree

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Domtar Corporation in Montreal, QC, is seeking an Analyst, Commercial Logistics to join our Wood Products Logistics & Shipping team. You will serve as the go-to expert for data, tools, and analysis within the commercial logistics group, supporting cost-benefit analyses and driving data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include automating analyses, maintaining data quality, collaborating with IT and business teams, and leading projects to improve systems and processes over a 3-5 month horizon.