Director of Transportation - Western Canada

This role oversees a team of leaders, executes strategy at the regional level, and drives cross-functional results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead regional transportation strategy execution to optimize cost, service, and operational performance

Oversee fleet operations and third-party carrier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance management

Partner with Distribution Operations, Customer Service, Finance, HR, Legal, and Quality to drive aligned outcomes

Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies

Own and manage the regional transportation budget, identifying opportunities to improve cost-to-serve and financial performance

Drive implementation of national transportation initiatives and ensure alignment with customer delivery expectations

Establish and monitor KPIs related to cost, service, and network performance

Lead and develop a team of managers and individual contributors, fostering a high-performance, engaged culture

Act as an escalation point for complex operational issues impacting service, cost, or delivery performance

Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure successful execution across the region

Travel up to 20%

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution, including leadership experience

Proven experience managing transportation operations, carriers, and cost-to-serve performance

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiency

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives

Preferred:

Post-graduate certification (e.g., CITT)

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical distribution)

Direct-to-store delivery (DSD) or last-mile transportation experience

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and routing optimization tools

Experience in fleet management and carrier sourcing

Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

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Our Base Pay Range for this position

$132,900 - $221,500

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