Onsite Transportation Manager

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About the role

  • Transportation Manager at Saputo managing logistics operations efficiently and safely while optimizing the Supply Chain network. Leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the logistics operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely
  • Manage the performance of the Transportation Team and all key stakeholders
  • Work with cross functional partners to optimize transportation initiatives
  • Develop, lead, and execute best practice initiatives and projects directed at optimizing the Supply Chain network
  • Establish annual business plans and annual budgets, with a focus on efficiency and reducing operating costs
  • Take part in contract and rate negotiations, as well as onboarding new partners
  • Act as a link between carriers and the various internal departments
  • Ensure that transport operations are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety is a key focus, while promoting Saputo’s Culture and values
  • Demonstrate integrity in all business activities with employees, suppliers and freight carriers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in transportation, logistics, business or a related field
  • Additional certifications in logistics or transportation management can be beneficial
  • Minimum 8 -10 years’ experience as a Transport/Distribution Leader in a high-volume environment, preferably in a Food/Packaged Goods Company
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to gather and analyze data and work with financials
  • Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards
  • Strong Interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Able to efficiently manage several priorities within established timelines
  • Able to adapt to change in business needs
  • High level of motivation, initiative, organizational skills, detail orientated, and integrity is essential
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, AS400 (Maestro), BI environment and/or SAP-TMS

Benefits

  • Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
  • Group retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
  • Paid Parental Leave program
  • Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
  • Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
  • Training and development programs
  • Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
  • Organized activities for employees and their families
  • Advantageous discounts for Saputo products

Job title

Transportation Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$90,530 - CA$118,820 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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