Team Lead, Domestic Execution

Canadian Tire Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Performance incentives

Continuing education

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Team Lead, Domestic Execution to guide a fast-paced team supporting Canada's transportation network. You will oversee Inbound Rail Operations, Vendor Services, Business Analysis, and P44 Movement Superuser Support.

This role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and data-driven decision making, with responsibilities spanning coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize service across stores, carriers, and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, transportation, logistics, rail ops, or vendor management.
• Experience with transportation visibility platforms or TMS/OT solutions.
• Records of process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Experience with business analysis, requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.
• Analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience creating dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging tech for ops improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for Inbound Rail Operations, Vendor Services, Business Analysis, and P44 Movement Superuser support.
• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations ensuring efficient inbound freight movement.
• Act as business lead for transportation visibility, driving platform adoption and data quality.
• Build strong relationships with rail providers, carriers, vendors, and partners to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and automate processes.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase visibility.
• Provide leadership for business analysis activities including process mapping and requirements gathering.
• Develop and improve operational reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate stakeholders and resources.
• Promote accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Knowledge

Transportation Ops

Vendor Management

Data-driven decisions

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Tools

P44 Movement

Transportation Management Systems

Power BI

Job description

As a member of the Domestic Transportation Operations team at Canadian Tire Corporation, the Team Lead, Domestic Execution will lead a dynamic, fast-paced team supporting Canadian Tire's transportation network across Canada. This leadership role oversees four key functions: Inbound Rail Operations, Vendor Services, Business Analysis, and P44 Movement Superuser Support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for Inbound Rail Operations, Vendor Services, Business Analysis, and P44 Movement Superuser support through coaching, performance management, and mentorship
• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations and support the efficient movement of inbound freight while maintaining strong service for stores, vendors, carriers, distribution centres, and internal business partners
• Act as the business lead for transportation visibility solutions, including P44 Movement, by driving platform adoption, user support, data quality, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rail providers, carriers, vendors, operational teams, and technology partners to resolve issues and improve service
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize transportation and vendor service processes
• Drive AI and automation initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve decision-making, increase visibility, and enhance operational efficiency
• Provide leadership for business analysis activities including process mapping, requirements gathering, testing, implementation, training, and change management
• Develop and improve operational reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decisions
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives by coordinating stakeholders and resources
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for coaching, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, transportation, logistics, rail operations, or vendor management
• Experience supporting transportation visibility platforms, transportation management systems, or operational technology solutions
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives
• Experience with business analysis, project delivery, process documentation, requirements gathering, testing, and implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Experience developing operational reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance measures
• Interest or experience in using AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Experience with P44 Movement, transportation management systems, Power BI, automation tools, or AI solutions is an asset

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and up to $5,000 per year in mental health benefits.

Salary

$64,000 – $85,000 CAD Annual (typical hiring range); broadband up to $106,000 CAD.