Market Analyst

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Job Summary

The Market Analyst is responsible for handling the ongoing contract and pricing management requirements of the business unit. The incumbent works in a group environment and is flexible to workload requirements. The role ensures contract management and strategic marketing initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Tariff and Contract Management

• Establish market rates for rail movements following CN Pricing process and CN Playbook

• Work with the Market Managers to ensure pricing data is processed on time to meet deadlines established for publications

• Review and manage customer contracts, and agreements or renewals for the Sales department

• Provide guidance to Account Managers and Accounting Representative on customer disputes

• Assist in completing the strategic account plan for national customers and market strategy plans for Market Managers

Research

• Assess market and modal competition, costs, service requirements and equipment availability

• Undertake studies related to corridor pricing structure and modal competition

• Contribute to segment business and pricing strategies

• Review nature and scope of segment as well as customer requirements

Costing

• Assist the Market Manager with the creation of Price Volume Mix Division (PVMD) for major contract renewals

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be flexible to workload requirements. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Marketing

• Between 3 to 5 years of marketing experience

• Experience in using Tableau and other data analysis tools

• Previous experience in transportation, supply chain management, distribution, and logistics*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Financial acumen and ability to forecast and conduct financial analysis

• Ability to implement new cloud-based systems

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of project management best practices

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French*)

*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset