Contract Logistics Transport Planning Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kuehne + Nagel is seeking a Transportation Specialist in Canada to ensure compliant, efficient movement of pharmaceutical products within Health Canada and GMP guidelines. You will coordinate shipments, manage carrier options, and maintain data integrity across TMS and SharePoint while supporting billing and KPI analysis.

The role requires 3–5 years in pharma/logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work within a global, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' pharma experience, preferably in a 3PL
• 3-5 years' operational experience in freight forwarding or shipping
• Health Canada requirements
• Advanced GMP knowledge for distribution of pharmaceutical products
• Diploma or degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or related
• Ability to coordinate events for exception management
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure transportation moves meet client requirements and Health Canada compliance
• Maintain QSHE and GMP guidelines for drugs and health products
• Manage shipment routing and carrier coordination
• Ensure data integrity in the Transportation Management System and SharePoint
• Process client billing and carrier payments accurately
• Collect and analyze KPIs to monitor performance
• Maintain WI and SOPs for account processes
• Report deviations and ensure GXP compliance

Skills

Pharma logistics

GXP compliance

Health Canada requirements

Carrier coordination

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or degree in International Trade / Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It\'s more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

The Transportation Specialist will ensure highest quality customer service through meeting clients transportation needs while adhering to the clients, Health Canada, and GMP requirements and guidelines.

How you create impact

• Ensure transportation moves are performed according to the clients requirements and in compliance with Health Canada
• Compliance with Kuehne+Nagel's QSHE requirements
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines for drugs and health products
• Manage shipment routing - Manage shipping options by mode and transit
• Carrier coordination and monitoring
• Shipment Confirmation: ensure all deliveries take place within the transit requirements, where required provide POD's
• Manage shipment discrepancies, including root cause analysis
• Coordinate between the client and carrier to secure and execute returns
• Maintenance of working instructions (WI's) and standard operating procedures (SOP's) for account processes
• Ensure data integrity into the Transportation Management Style (TMS) and Sharepoint
• Support flexible work coverage
• Accurate and timely processing of client billing and carrier payment
• Key Performance Indicators: data collection and analysis
• Other duties assigned within the department from time to time
• Know and adhere to GXP guidelines and principles, WI's and SOP's
• Make sure that all GXP requirements are fulfilled by our subcontractors
• Report/ document all deviations and be compliant with the guidelines

What we would like you to bring

3-5 years' relevant pharma experience, preferably in a Third Party Logistics (3PL) organization

3-5 years' operational experience in a freight forwarding or shipping role

Health Canada requirements

Advance knowledge of GMP as it relates to the distribution of pharamceutical products

Preferred College Diploma or University Degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or related

Ability to coordinate events for exception management

Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $78,000. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-ONSITE

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. This includes ensuring access and support for all individuals who are seeking to use our online application resources.

Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, or hiring process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.