National Transportation Manager

LFL Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics firm in Canada is seeking a National Transportation Manager to oversee fleet management and operational efficiency. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation management, with responsibilities including vendor relationships and budget management. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of transportation regulations and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive remuneration

Career progression potential

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-years experience in a transportation or distribution operations management role.
• Good knowledge of provincial transportation & safety regulations.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisition and maintenance of all fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Track equipment usage and optimize fleet size.
• Negotiate and manage Common Carrier agreements.

Skills

Transportation management

Vendor relationship management

Budget development

Mechanical systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Is this job for you

The National Transportation Manager will oversee the acquisition maintenance and operational efficiency of all fleet vehicles equipment and warehouse assets ensuring our Distribution & Logistics Services run smoothly safely and cost-effectively. This national role will be responsible for supporting fleet & delivery systems and processes utilized by DCs and line-haul Stores with delivery operations collaborating closely with the regional teams including DC Directors and Regional Fleet Mgrs. The position will report directly to Senior Director Distribution and Fleet Services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of all warehouse and fleet related equipment. I.E. tractors trailers delivery Trucks Forklifts Batteries Recycling Equipment etc.
• Maintain existing and develop new external vendor relationships for equipment purchases and with service providers including software being utilized for delivery routing & customer experience truck & trailer maintenance telematics data monitoring services for both transportation and warehouse assets & equipment.
• Work with internal partners to develop annual capital expenditure and maintenance budgets for both distribution and fleet as well as the facilitation of monthly capex proposals.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for all distribution and fleet assets.
• Manage equipment disposal and replacement cycles.
• Track equipment usage and downtime to optimize fleet size and equipment requirements.
• Prepare reports on fleet and equipment performance costs and utilization.
• Recommend and develop process improvements and / or changes to increase the level of the service while optimizing operational costs & efficiencies.
• On-going (weekly monthly quarterly) review and analysis of truck & trailer maintenance and distribution equipment with feedback to Operational leadership team.
• On-going review and feedback to Operational leadership team of telematics data including Driving Behaviors (Road Safety) and Equipment / Asset Utilization trends.
• On-going (monthly quarterly) review audit & analysis of truck fuel purchases and usage approval of monthly invoices with any feedback to Operational leadership team.
• Negotiate review audit & manage all Common Carrier agreements within company guidelines.
• Annual review of all current Carrier agreements as well as the on-boarding of new Carriers if required.
• Collaborate with internal partners to minimize use of rental equipment & / or external carriers where possible.
• Ensure proper training compliance & follow-up to all company & provincial health & safety regulations as well as operational standards for transportation.
• Coordinate inspections registration training / certification and ensure compliance with provincial safety standards.
• Monitor driving standards & behavior using telematics solutions and make recommendations to operational leadership team on driving training & safety programs and standards.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-years experience in a transportation warehouse or distribution operations management role preferably in a hands‑on managerial position in a logistics environment.
• Must have good knowledge of all provincial transportation & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of truck & trailer service maintenance and utilization would be a definite asset.
• Extensive working knowledge of delivery and transportation operations would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems would be an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other senior regional and national leadership groups to better serve customers while achieving operational efficiencies and financial targets.
• Some experience in developing budgets and managing multiple financial statements.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Financial acumen including analytical and forecasting skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize in a constantly changing retail environment.
• Must have strong knowledge of MS Office programs.

Why The Brick

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package including Health Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment application and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process please let the hiring manager know or reach out to

The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment application and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process please let the hiring manager know or reach out to