Manager, Transport Strategic Initiatives

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Manager to join our team, focusing on Strategic Initiatives within our Transportation Operations. This pivotal role will be instrumental in deploying existing and new initiatives, while identifying and implementing opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements. The incumbent will be responsible for guiding teams through  integration initiatives and change management, while developing key performance indicators (KPI’s) to measure and ensure the success of these initiatives.

What you will do:

• Proactively identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities for significant cost efficiencies and process improvements within transport operations
• Lead and engage cross functional teams through complex integration projects and organizational change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption
• Simplify operational processes and consolidate output to tell the story of successes and opportunities
• Design, develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to effectively measure the success, impact and sustainability of operational enhancements
• Collaborate closely with all levels of the organization, from front-line staff to senior leadership, to gather insights, communicate strategic vision, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop and present compelling business cases for proposed initiatives, outlining potential benefits and return on investment
• Monitor operational performance against established KPI’s, providing regular reports and actionable insights to stakeholders

What you will need:

• Strong background  and proven experience in transport operations, logistics, or supply chain management, ideally within a large scale or complex environment
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) and change management principles
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas and strategic vision clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior management and operational teams
• Proven analytical skills with the capacity to develop, interpret, and utilize KPI’s to drive data-informed decisions and measure project success
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• A collaborative mindset with a strong ability to build relationships and influence positive change.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.    

Please Note:  
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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