Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
Requisition ID: 8053
Company: Day & Ross Inc.
At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.
Day & Ross is one of Canada’s largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America. We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.
We believe our people are our greatest strength – and we treat them like family. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.
About the Role
Manager, Strategy
Full-time
Mississauga, ON (remote during COVID restrictions)
How you’ll help
Working in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategy and functional teams, support development and execution of strategic projects for the Senior Leadership Team including:
Support development of overall business strategy
Support identifying and executing key strategic priorities
Provide thought leadership, problem solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, workshop facilitation and recommendations
Lead or support cross-functional business leaders to develop new strategic initiatives, develop implementation road-maps, and support implementation
Monitor external environment
Stay up-to-date on key trends / activity impacting the industry including macro trends, competitive actitivy, technology, regulatory policies
Develop perspectives on external environment impact on our business
Develop executive materials and presentations
Does this sound like you?
Revelant undergraduate degree (typically business, finance, engineering, science related)
3-5 years of experience in strategy or market analysis roles with 2+ years in management consulting, investment banking, or equivalent
Strategic and analytical thinker with ability to interpret impact of analysis and trends on the business
Demonstrated ability developing and analyzing financial and strategic models
Strong results orientation, excellent problem solver, and resourceful to ensure commitments are met
Experience in a role with senior leadership exposure and high level of accountability
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and being challenged
Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across functions / departments
Collaborative and approachable style with strong ability to work with team members and leaders at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication, and visual storytelling (presentation) skills
Experience in the logistics and transportation industry an asset
Some travel may be required
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
To apply, visit the Careers page on our website at dayross.com.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks prior to employment.
We thank you for your application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a federally regulated employer, The Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply.
Function: Transportation
Location(s): CA – Canada : Ontario : Mississauga
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