Market Analyst

Job Responsibility:

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Job Summary

The Market Analyst is responsible for managing the ongoing management of 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

• Improve CN's cost structure

• 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 is flexible to workload requirements. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.

Requirements

Experience

Marketing

• 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

Competencies

• Improves processes and enhances Environment, Social and Governance actions

• Cultivates relationships to proactively support customers' supply chain needs or those that support them

• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

• Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

• Project management skills

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

• Any competency for these above would be considered as an asset

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 and PowerPoint

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at View email address on ca.edajobs.com.

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