Transportation Manager

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Transportation Manager ensures that the logistics operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely, contributing significantly to the overall success of the organization. This position is a temporary role for a period of 12 months. How you will make contributions that matter:

• Using positive coaching and communication skills, manage the performance of the Transportation Team and all key stakeholders
• Work with cross functional partners to optimize transportation initiatives with the goal of improving operational efficiency, cost reduction and improving service levels
• With a continuous improvement mindset, develop, lead, and execute best practice initiatives and projects directed at optimizing the Supply Chain network
• Establish annual business plans and annual budgets, while focusing on efficiency and reducing operating costs in our transportation network
• 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
• Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with employees, suppliers and freight carriers
• Core work hours Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required based on business needs

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 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

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• 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

Salary: $90,530 - $118,820

• Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education skills and training.

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