Onsite District Transportation Manager

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About the role

  • District Transportation Manager overseeing logistics and supply chain operations at Univar Solutions. Leading transportation initiatives and strategic planning for the private fleet and carrier partnerships in Ontario.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for delivering Annual Operating Plan and cost savings objective
  • Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization
  • Directly responsible for maintaining an efficient cost advantaged company private fleet
  • Develop and lead execution of route plans to reduce regional cost on private fleets
  • Develop retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet
  • Develops lane level sourcing strategy between Private, Common, and dedicated fleets
  • Conducts the Negotiation of truckload rates with common carriers to mitigate inflation and implement cost saving projects
  • Provide interface and direction for common carriers on issues and improvement projects
  • Implements strategies for on-time delivery performance
  • Supervise the management of regional carrier relationships on a proactive basis -- using data, driving carrier compliance, and supporting on time payments that will promote long-standing and trusting carrier relationships
  • Collaborate with operations and commercial leaders to define near term (36 months) capacity requirements for the district
  • Develop and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of logistics/supply-chain experience
  • Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations strongly desired
  • Previous experience in distribution environment preferred.
  • Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL, as well as legal, regulatory, and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations.
  • Multi-year experience leading private fleets with demonstrated efficiency.
  • Budgeting (P&L) experience
  • In depth SAP and SAPTM system knowledge
  • Knowledge of Transporat Canada rules and regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to working in a team environment.
  • Validated drive for results; ability to prioritize, address issues constructively and problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
  • Leadership skills and ability to influence key partners across multiple geographic regions, departments, and vendors.
  • Ability to lead and implement process change and organizational change; aiming to engage and articulate Supply Chain concepts at the tactical levels.

Benefits

  • Paid training and development programs at every level.
  • Career advancement and mentoring opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, extended health, life insurance).
  • Employee Resource Networks advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Employer-matched defined contribution pension plan

Job title

District Transportation Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$85,000 - CA$120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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