Canadian National Railway Looking for Assistant Manager Customer Experience, Optimization and Development at Brampton, ON Full Time

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Job Summary

The Assistant Manager Customer Experience, Optimization and Development is responsible for implementing a Customer Service (CS) strategy that aligns with CN’s commercial commitments and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role drives change and improvement in CS, Sales, and Operations providing benefits for CN and International Customers. Moreover, the incumbent works closely with Sales and with Customers in order to identify areas where changes are needed to improve customer satisfaction. The position communicates plans, exceptions and estimated times of completion to internal and external stakeholders to ensure expectations are met. Furthermore, the incumbent designs and executes effective improvement strategies while incorporating technology in a manner that positively influences customer experience.

Main Responsibilities

Support Service Execution and Improve Customer Experience

• Review Network, Terminal and System issues as well as enhancements to ensure changes and improvements are documented and addressed

• Work closely with Operations (Terminal and Network) to implement new systems and processes for a smooth transition

• Address important issues in a timely manner to drive improvements to services and remain cost effective

• Coordinate with Customers on goals and future plans, updating the scope as changes arise

• Implement changes keeping all stakeholders informed and educated on dates and enhancements

• Design, build and rollout system and processes that enable seamless onboarding of new products, customers, and new avenues for international customers with key stakeholders

• Handle CN’s Intermodal Customer facing tools, processes, and support to provide an easy to use, precise and self-service access to reduce interactions

• Identify and audit service failures with Customers, Terminals, Sales and CS to improve CN’s overall performance

• Lead the development of technology solutions that satisfy customer needs and follow Operational requirements

Internal Collaboration and One Team Effort

• Meet and discuss with terminals, ports, and other stakeholders, ways to improve visibility, service and over all customer satisfaction

• Provide Senior Management regular updates and timelines on specific initiatives including any impacts to the deliverables

• Simplify and streamline the communication of information and data to International Customers leveraging Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Application Program Interface (API)

• Work with Carters and Terminals on ways to reduce carter dwell and number of lifts

• Partner with Shipping lines, Terminals, and Sales to develop a right size Container Yard (CY) and utilize a percentage to ensure trains depart at capacity

• Ensure all stakeholders are aware of processes in place for greater utilization of capacity and assets

• Collaborate with Information and Technology (I&T), Terminals and Sales as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and ensure teams are provided clear and needed requirements

Execute Key Strategic Initiatives Focused on Technology and Automation

• Run eBusiness, Business-to-business (B2B), Automation and Customer Experience using new and existing tools and processes

• Collaborate with I&T and various stakeholders to implement tools and processes to create improvements

• Collaborate with I&T on projects and enhancements to ensure needs of our customer base and Operations are addressed

• Identify and validate new systems and processes available in the marketplace for possible use and adoption at CN

• Foster digital connectivity with partners and customers by utilization of EDI and API capabilities

• Act as a key contributor on all strategic technology initiatives including Supply Chain Integration and Orchestration (SCIO) platforms to drive supply chain visibility

• Ensure delivered products meet the requirements and are delivered on time and within scope

Leadership and Team Development

• Engage and motivate customers, employees and stakeholders on the CN Vision, Direction and new Systems and processes

• Mentor employees to increase their knowledge on CN systems and processes

• Coach teams on available tools and applications that can reduce repetitive work and on customer self-service tools

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work overtime and weekends when necessary. The role requires minimal travel (20%) across Canada and the United States (U.S.). In exceptional cases, the role might require being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Transportation

• Between 15 to 20 years of transportation experience within the Intermodal domain

o Experience in building and leveraging relationships

o Experience in managing teams

o Experience in Rail centric transportation and carload

o Experience in Project Management*

• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma in addition to relevant years of experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field*

• Logistics or Supply Chain Certification*

• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening

• Solves problems to create value

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Seeks and values all perspectives

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact

• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

• Innovates

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Applies critical thinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of railroad operations, carload flows and private track ownership flows

• Knowledge of workforce management and principles of cost to serve

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of CN’s operating systems (Service Reliability System (SRS), Oasis, Reservation tool) *

• Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.