Lead, Commercial Planning and Analysis

Closing Date: April 4, 2025

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centers of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Excellence, the Lead, Commercial Planning and Analysis will perform commercial analysis for a variety of projects as well as coordinate and lead commercial planning activities. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Commercial Team, ensuring the successful execution of critical initiatives. The Lead will apply their analyst skills while gaining exposure and experience working across Teck’s Supply Chain and Marketing and Logistics teams. They will coordinate the development, tracking, and execution of commercial projects; drive coordination of the Commercial 5-year planning process, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals; and identify and prioritize key initiatives to achieve annual objectives and enable business growth. They will also provide analytical support for assessing marketing and logistics opportunities and contracting activities, including market and spend analysis. The Lead will develop and handle consultant service contracts, focusing on driving value creation throughout the contract lifecycle, and conduct regular reviews on annual spend to find opportunities to improve. Effective communication with the Commercial Team is critical, including providing updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.

The Lead will implement routines and performance metrics to monitor the teams progress against annual objective targets. They will lead, support, and/or provide project management for select initiatives, ensuring timely and successful completion, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure project alignment and resources are adequate to meet timelines and targets.

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Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Provide analytical support for commercial projects supporting the development of value creation and risk assessments.
• Provide analytical support and market assessments for contracts.
• Coordinate the development and consolidation of the 5-year and annual planning processes for the Commercial Team.
• Collaborate with Commercial Leadership to define key projects that support annual objectives, and implement routines to ensure transparent progress and address roadblocks.
• Lead and/or support commercial improvement projects, working with various departments within the Commercial Team to drive outcomes.
• Deliver weekly and monthly commercial reports and prepare notes for executive meetings with key customers or stakeholders.
• Perform administrative duties related to the job as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• 5+ years of experience as an analyst in the mining and metals industry. 
• Good interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Planning and prioritization: Ability to effectively manage time, resources, and tasks.
• Deep analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong financial acumen including deep understanding of financial principles and budgeting.
• Personal awareness - willingness to learn.
• Working with and leading others – collaboration.
• Working with and leading others - effective communication.
• A service first approach to working with other groups.

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 
• Profit Share Plan 
• Health Spending Account   
• Personal Spending Account 
• Extended Health Care   
• Dental and Vision Care 
• Employer Paid Pension Plan 
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays      
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

Salary Range: $103,000 - $127,000 

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.