Analyst, transport services

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Reporting to the Manager, Transport Services, the Analyst, Transport Services is responsible for supporting the Transport team in achieving its mandate of driving operational excellence and continuous performance improvement across all regions and transport segments. The incumbent will contribute by supporting the day-to-day processes of the transport system management and other transport system-related processes within the Transport Services team, work closely with various teams to produce process flows, support training initiatives, analyze current transportation processes and recommend improvements, implement best practices, and act as a super-user of TMS, DispatchTrack, and other systems to support the operational teams. The incumbent will require strong analytical and process improvement skills, proficiency in operations systems and their applications, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

• Developing and publishing performance dashboards for Transport, and providing analytical expertise to operational teams

• Supporting inbound/outbound transportation teams, import, and last mile with reporting, analysis, and system support needs

• Analyzing and predicting trends based on the dashboards for the Transport teams

• Supporting the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) system

• Providing ongoing support for transport systems and tools, for both internal and external stakeholders

• Managing the DispatchTrack (last mile) transportation management system nationwide, including training, configuration, and ensuring proper system usage

• Identifying continuous improvement initiatives and recommending solutions to enhance operational performance and efficiency across OTM, DispatchTrack, and related applications

• Contributing to the planning optimization process within OTM and DispatchTrack

• Supplying operational data for budget planning, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis

• Participating in the monthly accrual process for Transport teams

• Collaborating closely with Finance teams to ensure visibility of transportation costs and leading efficiency initiatives

• Conducting analyses for various transportation projects and initiatives, including RFPs and operational cost-cutting initiatives

• Leading and coordinating transportation-related projects, both as a subject matter expert and project manager

• Bachelor’s degree in business management (operations, logistics, supply chain), engineering (industrial), or a related field

• Two to three years of experience in the areas of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution

• MS Office - advanced knowledge of Excel

• Analytical and communication skills; demonstrated ability to deliver functional analyses

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration at all levels of the organization

• Track record of providing high-quality deliverables on time and under pressure as well as managing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to use and/or learn technology solutions such as transportation management systems (TMSs), routing optimization, network modelling, carrier sourcing, and business analytics tools

• Experience in the retail industry, large-scale national distributor, or transportation/logistics service provider (an asset)

• Experience evolving in a context of transformational change (an asset)

• Written and spoken bilingualism (French and English)

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children

• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations

• Electric car charging stations

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers

• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)

• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

• Career growth opportunities within the company

• An inclusive and safe working environment

• Promotion of work-life balance

• An employer that’s involved in the community

• And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.