Our client is a well-established Canadian company in the distribution sector, operating a network of distribution centres from coast to coast. Its logistics team, based in the Greater Montreal area, oversees the flow of goods between its sites, its suppliers and its customers across the country.
Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Logistics, you will take ownership of the performance of a national transportation network that relies entirely on external carriers. This is an analytical, office-based role with no direct reports: your job is to find where money and service are being lost, and to fix it.
Should returns from a western site go by rail instead of truck? Is a carrier still the right fit for a given lane? You will dig into the numbers, bring recommendations forward and see them through, working hand in hand with warehouse managers across Canada.
Tasks
Manage day-to-day relationships with the company’s carriers (truckload, LTL, courier and intermodal) and assign shipments under existing agreements
Analyze transportation costs by lane, site and mode, and turn the findings into concrete savings recommendations: carrier changes, load consolidation, truck vs. rail and route adjustments
Prepare and lead carrier sourcing, requests for quotation, rate negotiations and renewals, with the support of the VP for major agreements
Work closely with warehouse managers at every site to plan volumes, coordinate shipments and resolve service issues
Monitor carrier performance and service levels, and follow up rigorously with providers when standards are not met
Build and maintain transportation KPIs, dashboards and cost reports for management
Drive improvement opportunities from initial analysis through to implementation and measured results
Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and internal policies
Perform any other related duties as required
Advantages
Base salary of $75,000 to $80,000, based on experience
Group retirement plan with a 2% employer match
Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and travel), with premiums shared 50/50 on the mid-level option
Telemedicine and an employee assistance program
12 paid statutory holidays per year, including 6 over the holiday season, plus 5 personal days
Three weeks of vacation to start, with more possible depending on experience
Employer-paid training and employee pricing on the company’s product catalogue
Direct reporting line to the VP, Logistics and real influence on how the national network is run
Job requirements
5+ years of experience in transportation or logistics, either on the shipper side or with a 3PL or freight brokerage
Proven experience negotiating with carriers and managing rate agreements
Solid knowledge of truckload, LTL, courier and intermodal; familiarity with Canadian lanes, including Western Canada, is an asset
Advanced Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting; experience with a TMS is an asset
Bilingual in French and English, spoken and written, to work with sites and partners across Canada
Proactive and persistent: you follow up on every lead until there is an answer and a result
Credibility and the ability to influence peers, including warehouse managers, without formal authority