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. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This business transformation position warrants a manager or Asst Director designation due to its strategic importance in evolving CPKC's existing $40M maintenance operations across North America. The role requires both strategic vision and tactical execution while combining P&L ownership, international leadership, and enterprise-wide transformation, to evolve and transform an industry-leading maintenance network. This position’s decisions are expected impact millions in cumulative savings over 5 years, the potential creation of new revenue streams, and the development of a 3–8-person team across multiple locations. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Build the inventory framework and the user interface foundation that supports yard by yard rollout + Develop a strategic M&R insourcing roadmap balancing risk, scope and operational savings while prioritizing yard implementations + Direct and implement inventory management best practices and procedures to optimize inventory levels and prevent stockouts or excess inventory + Oversee material issuing, cycle counts, goods receipt through work orders, master data maintenance, critical parts lists, and min/max ordering triggers + Future team head count of 3-7 people to ensure to ensure adherence to best in class processes and controls + Develop and direct a core list of various new suppliers with the national coverage to support future inventory supply in all of North America + Lead and/or participate in efforts to provide material cost and labor inputs for insourcing proposal efforts + Project management of all insourcing activity deliverables + Review, consolidate and optimize all IMS invoicing activities to ensure policy compliance and timely/accurate cost accounting in various CPKC systems (VIM/Ariba/SAP/IMRS/IDCS) POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + Bachelor Degree + Rail industry experience or strong transportation/logistics background + 10+ years of experience in operations or supply chain management + System and process design and/or implementation + Experience with change management principles + Strong presentation and executive communication skills + Background in maintenance and reliability engineering + Experience with ROI tracking and business case development + Strong data analysis, problem solving, presentation and executive communication skills + Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) required + Proficiency in French and Spanish to support North American operations is an asset + Strong financial and business acumen WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER : + Flexible and competitive benefits package + Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans + Employee Share Purchase Plan + Performance Incentive Program + Sales Incentive Program + Annual Fitness Subsidy + Part-time Studies Program ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: + Criminal history check + Reference check Management Conductor Program: Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). With Job Requisition Fields + Req ID: 104180 + Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management + Job Type: Full-Time + Position Type: Non-Union + Location: Vaughan, Ontario + Country: Canada + % of Travel: 30-40% + # of Positions: 1 + Job Grade: 3 + Compensation Rate: + Job Available to: Internal & External #LI-PC1