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:

Develop and provide a centralized governance framework support for materials management across CPKC’s network, and champion and provide subject matter expertise for any technology projects The role provides leadership to one direct report, a specialist. 

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The P2P technology roadmap purchasing and inventory line items The control framework and related management for materials and purchasing accountability Running all the monthly and quarterly reports and gathering sign off for all controls Maintaining the documentation to support all the controls as well as providing feedback to materials manager on how to improve processes that support the controls The standardized processes and related training for purchasing and stores Field audit of a selected group of inventory plants each year to provide feedback to the business as well as use that feedback to develop the above deliverables Producing the purchasing and inventory operational performance reporting and controls administration Training and rolling out of best practice materials and warehouse management processes to Engineering and Mechanical plants Leading the development of supply and materials technology roadmap as well as project execution and implementation  Champion process improvement and change management (process or initiatives) across the network
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 
•    Post-Secondary Education preferably a University Degree (Business, Finance or Engineering an asset)
•    At least five years of experience in overall Procurement and/or inventory management
•    Min. 3 years of leadership experience 
•    Strong excel skills and analytical capabilities
•    Systems aptitude, experience with SAP 
 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension plan Employee Share Purchase Plan Performance Incentive Program Annual Fitness Subsidy Part-time Studies Program

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national 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)”.

 

•               Req ID: 104060

•               Department: Procurement

•               Job Type: Full-Time

•               Position Type: Non-Union

•               Location: Calgary, AB 

•               Country: Canada

•               % of Travel: None

•               # of Positions: 1

•               Job Grade: 3

•               Job Available to: Internal & External

 

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