Logistics Performance Manager - Temporary 12 Months - Danone Canada

Danone; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing account

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Danone Canada is seeking a Logistics Performance Manager to drive continuous improvement across our Canadian logistics network, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation. You will design KPI dashboards, lead end-to-end optimization projects, and partner with Quality, Planning, Customer Service, and Strategy to deliver measurable results.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Relevant experience in logistics, preferably within the food industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across Canada’s logistics operations, including distribution, warehousing, and transportation.
• Design, automate, and maintain decision-support tools for performance management.
• Lead productivity improvement and technology modernization projects from scoping to benefits realization.
• Develop business cases to support strategic investments and adoption of best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to shape the logistics network’s evolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Transplace

Job description

About The Job

As a Logistics Performance Manager, you will play a key role within the Logistics Department in transforming our operations across Canada. Your mission is to drive continuous improvement, design and lead high-impact optimization projects, and foster a sustainable performance culture across all logistics activities, including distribution, warehousing, and transportation.

You will be responsible for developing and managing strategic performance indicators (KPIs), identifying operational efficiency opportunities, and coordinating initiatives aimed at reducing costs, improving service quality, and modernizing our ways of working.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal teams such as Quality, Planning, Customer Service, and Strategy, as well as external partners, to help shape the evolution of our logistics network and support our growth ambitions.

Operational Leadership and Team Support

• Support Warehousing and Transportation Managers in their daily operations and help them achieve and exceed their performance objectives.

Performance Analysis and Decision-Making

• Conduct targeted analyses to identify key business issues, uncover trends, and recommend practical solutions.
• Design, automate, and maintain innovative decision-support tools that simplify performance management and enable timely, informed decision-making.

Transformation Project Management

• Lead logistics productivity improvement and technology modernization projects from end to end, including scoping, analysis, planning, governance, implementation, and benefits realization tracking.
• Develop business cases to support strategic investments and the adoption of new professional practices.
• Measure and monitor the impact of initiatives on quality, costs, and productivity while ensuring rigorous performance management.

Strategic Vision and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define long-term strategic directions for warehousing and distribution operations.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and recommend innovative solutions based on industry best practices.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Relevant experience in logistics, preferably within the food industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, and Transplace (Uber Freight).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About us

Compensation, Benefits & Hiring Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is $73 000 to $105 000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.

Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.

As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Bilingualism is required for this position, as it involves frequent communication with our business units, plants, and business partners located outside Québec.

Danone Canada is part of Danone, the largest certified B Corp™ in the world, proudly using our business as a force for good – creating value for people, communities, and the planet. Guided by our long-standing mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we embed this purpose into every aspect of our operations.

Our workforce spans the country, with two headquarters (Boucherville, QC, and Toronto, ON), a production facility in Boucherville, and various remote work sites across the provinces.

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Oikos, Activia, Two Good, evian, Silk, International Delight, So Delicious Dairy Free and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including group insurance plans, retirement programs, well-being resources, parental leave, and development opportunities. Plus, a true hybrid work environment and flexible time off, empowering you to balance your personal and professional life.

At Danone, inclusion and diversity are at the heart of who we are. We celebrate unique perspectives and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer accommodations upon request to ensure equitable access for all candidates.

Join us and help shape a healthier, more sustainable world. One Planet. One Health. BY YOU.