PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Lead for Chemicals & Plastics commodity group with responsibility to secure sustainable profitable growth by providing competitive service offerings, encouraging customers to build or expand capacity on our network, and extending our supply chain reach.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Responsible for all aspects of commodity group, including quoting rates, renewals, strategy, forecasting, reporting and market research;
* Develop, Implement and Review Market Strategies that identify and evaluate market trends and their impact on the business; and develop recommended strategies and initiatives as a result of these market studies. Manages the analysis of strategic issues affecting CPKC's business including markets, competition, customers, and supply chain partners;
* Support the Line of Business (LOB) in Evaluating and Managing Complex Business Problems by performing in-depth economic and decision quality analysis of opportunities and strategies to improve yield;
* Lead the Design and Implementation of specific LOB Product Development Activities which provide competitive advantage, customer value and reduced cost to serve opportunities for new or existing business;
* Lead the Management of the LOB specific Contract Calendar and Direct the Preparation of Strategic Contract Renewals, Development of Bids/ Request for Proposal (RFPs), Defining Trading Space;
* Validate and Assess Performance against Annual Plan for LOB Mercury Revenue and Market Outlooks, and recommend actions to deliver to the Revenue and Market Outlooks or to modify the Revenue and Market Outlooks;
* Represent CPKC as required with Class 1 Partners, Shortlines, Clients, Vendors, Industry or Public as a LOB specific Knowledge Leader.
* Exemplifies CPKC Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study;
* Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including specialized knowledge of a discipline utilized to lead an area of our business, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
* Previous exposure within transportation, supply chain management, distribution, logistics is an asset;
* Solid understanding of the commodity markets, key customers, flows, product elements and attributes is an asset;
* Strong analytical and research skills to support the market understandings, trend analysis, emerging issues and competitive dynamics;
* Ability to articulate corporate objectives and targets through specific revenue and profitability targets that will deliver to annual Revenue Plans, Revenue Cost Ratio targets and growth targets;
* Strategic planning skills;
* Critical thinking abilities;
* Financial acumen and ability to conduct financial and business analysis;
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills to support analytics;
* Strong relationship building skills, ability to prioritize key functions, accountabilities and make informed decisions in an expeditious fashion within the multi-year time horizon;
* Strong communication, influence and persuasion skills, specifically to articulate business group annual and multi-year strategies, frame progress and results;
* Ability to set and meet deadlines;
* Strong sense of urgency.
We Offer:
* Complete health and welfare benefits package
* Competitive salary
* Incentive plan
* Railroad Retirement benefits
* 401k savings
* Leave/vacation plan
EEO Statement
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Company Overview
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.
If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy CPKC may be the place for you.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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* Ability to frequently stand on a concrete floor working on vehicles.
* Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl frequently to work on vehicles and equipment.
* Ability to frequently twist, push, and pull from a variety of positions to work on equipment.
* Ability to frequently grip and grasp tools and parts.
* Ability to frequently climb to get in vehicles, on a step ladder to reach the engine compartment and stairs.
* Ability to read and comprehend technically-written materials.
* Manipulative skills and dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools.
* Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
* Ability to climb and work up to 15 feet above ground may be required.
* Ability to reach frequently overhead as well as horizontally.
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