National Transportation Manager

Home Hardware; St. Jacobs; Vor Ort; CAD 86.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Starting salary range disclosed

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined contribution Pension with 401k

Group RRSP

Discount at corporate stores

Insurance discounts

Vacation & personal time

Employee discount program

Zusammenfassung

Home Hardware is seeking a National Transportation Manager to lead Canada-wide transportation, fleet and compliance programs. The role requires strategic leadership, strong analytics, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to optimize safety, performance and costs.

The position is onsite at one of the three DSCs with site determined by location. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transportation or logistics, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proven experience managing fleet

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in transportation, fleet or logistics with progressive responsibilities.
• Leadership experience in a cross-functional, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, safety programs and fleet management best practices.
• Proven financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting and cost management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the organization’s national transportation and fleet strategy.
• Oversee fleet lifecycle: acquisition, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety initiatives across Canada.
• Drive cost optimization, vendor partnerships, and performance metrics.
• Utilize telematics, GPS and analytics to guide improvements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Change management

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Administration / Engineering

Tools

Fleet management systems

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Telematics

GPS & analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome Home!

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer— we’re part of the community.

Drive the Future of Transportation.

Our National Transportation Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s transportation, fleet, and compliance programs to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across Canada. This role provides strategic leadership for fleet operations, transportation compliance, safety initiatives, vendor partnerships, and asset management while driving continuous improvement through data, technology, and industry best practices. Led by the Director, Health, Safety & Transportation, this opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and results-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic planning with operational execution to enhance safety, performance, and regulatory compliance across a national network.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Lead and execute the organization’s national transportation and fleet strategy, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Oversee the full fleet lifecycle, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, replacement, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, commercial vehicle requirements, and company policies.
• Drive transportation safety programs, driver performance initiatives, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics related to safety, compliance, fleet utilization, fuel efficiency, and operating costs.
• Manage transportation and fleet budgets while identifying opportunities to optimize costs and improve performance.
• Oversee vendor and supplier partnerships, ensuring high-quality service and value.
• Leverage fleet technology, telematics, and analytics to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation, fleet, or logistics experience, including 5-10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet compliance, safety programs, and fleet management best practices.
• Experience managing fleet operations, vehicle lifecycles, maintenance programs, and asset utilization.
• Proven financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Proficiency with fleet management systems, transportation management systems (TMS), telematics, GPS, and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, lead change, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and lead high-performing teams.
• This onsite role will be based at one of our three DSCs across Canada, with the specific site to be determined based on the successful candidate’s location.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $85,800 - $128,600; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discount at our Corporate Retail Store.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.