Business Improvement Analyst Student

This role is open to both students and co-op students. At J.D. Irving, Limited, our Transportation and Logistics team works with a powerful group of unique and successful businesses in the marine, railway, and trucking sectors. As a recognized leader in freight movement and logistics services, we are the destination of choice for curious, energetic, and collaborative people. We hire high-energy, motivated student leaders for our Careers in Motion program that allows them to gain knowledge across our various business units. We invest in continuous professional growth through strong career development programs, while providing an opportunity for students to leave their mark on a growing company. Join us and work among the best in the Maritimes!

A Careers in Motion student will work with a dynamic team of business professionals within a Transportation and Logistics business unit. We are seeking a Business Improvement Analyst Student to work with at the Transportation and Logistics Division in Saint John, New Brunswick. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining an elevated level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the diverse companies throughout the Transportation and Logistics Division.
• Lead business improvement initiatives, including process/operational improvements, digital transformations, or revenue-generating projects.
• Create, manage, and communicate project documentation to achieve objectives, including chartering, action plans/check-ins, and KPI tracking.
• Conduct and utilize internal and external benchmarking to enhance internal processes for the business improvement team and our businesses.
• Explore and analyze data to identify root cause issues and potential improvements to business processes.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and be in positive academic standing.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to offsite locations.
• Experience working with Power BI. Alteryx, Microsoft Apps, Microsoft Automate, would be considered an asset.
• Attention to detail, ownership, and willingness to seek and take on challenges.