Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a Data Analyst, International Transportation to join their team in Mississauga, Ontario. This full-time role sits at the heart of CTC's global supply chain, giving the right candidate a chance to shape how offshore ocean freight flows into Canada across the Asia Pacific and European trade lanes.

Day to day, you'll be working with decision optimization tools, managing carrier performance reporting, and collaborating with internal teams like Capacity Planning, Offshore Logistics, and Distribution Centres, as well as external partners such as ocean carriers and CTC's origin cargo management service provider.

About the Role: Data Analyst, International Transportation

This position is responsible for managing the offshore ocean inbound product flow into Canada. You'll support the Manager and Team Lead across all aspects of Ocean Transport operations, including carrier allocation optimization, forecasting, tracking of minimum quantity commitments (MQCs), and ocean container management. You'll also contribute to contract negotiation support and analysis of offshore lead times across all lanes.

Collaboration is central to this role. You'll serve as the key contact for ocean operations data for both internal and external stakeholders, communicating data-backed insights concisely to team members and leadership. Whether you're working through ambiguous operational issues or supporting strategic projects, you'll be expected to bring analytical rigour and clear communication to everything you do.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000–$88,000, with a typical hiring range between $65,000 and $78,000 depending on experience, internal equity,



and role-specific factors. Beyond base pay, employees receive comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and additional perks to support overall well-being. The enhanced flex perks program includes $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Canadian Tire

Location: Mississauga, ON

Requisition ID: JR165534

Date Posted: September 25, 2026

Pay: $53,000–$88,000 (typical hiring range: $65,000–$78,000)

Responsibilities

This role covers a wide range of supply chain and data analytics functions tied to international ocean freight. From managing third-party relationships to building performance dashboards, the work directly impacts how efficiently CTC moves product from offshore origins into North America.

- Support the day-to-day operational relationship with CTC's origin cargo management service provider
- Manage operational relationships with third-party ocean carrier and air freight service providers
- Act as the key data contact for ocean operations across all internal and external stakeholders
- Apply Decision Optimization tools (CPLEX) for carrier allocation and forecasting processes




- Analyze port dwell times and ocean transit lead times, and make recommendations to Capacity Planning for Path And Leg (PAL) lead time updates
- Develop and manage ocean carrier performance reporting metrics, using data analytics for trend identification and problem anticipation
- Assist in strategic and tactical projects, leveraging data analytics across all project phases and presenting concise, data-backed analysis to support informed decision-making

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical data skills and supply chain operations knowledge. Canadian Tire is looking for someone who can work independently, navigate ambiguity, and communicate findings clearly to both frontline teams and leadership.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Visio, Access, and CPLEX for turning data into actionable insights
- 2 years of relevant experience in operations planning and logistics
- Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills for working with cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present concise, data-driven recommendations
- Experience negotiating with and managing third-party service providers and vendors
- Familiarity with CTC systems and supply chain processes is considered an asset

Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar. Experience negotiating with and managing 3rd party service providers/vendors. Familiarity with internal CTC systems and supply chain processes is an asset.

📌 Data Analyst, International Transportation (Mississauga)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Mississauga