Supply Chain Freight Project Lead

Longo's; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian grocery retailer is seeking a Supply Chain Freight Project Lead for a 12-month contract. The role emphasizes ownership of freight operations, with tasks such as negotiating with suppliers, improving compliance, and analyzing logistics efficiency. Suitable candidates will have a post-secondary education and possess strong negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Commitment to accommodating disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supply Chain role is preferred.
• 1-3 years retail experience is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Freight Optimization Project.
• Facilitate negotiations with suppliers to establish rates.
• Develop partnerships with logistics providers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Post Secondary Degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Longo's is committed to maintaining an environment where team members have a place to grow and pursue excellence. We are a Canadian, family operated food retailer which has grown and prospered since 1956. Our team members are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by offering the best food experience to every customer, every time. It is through such commitment that Longo's now operates over 42 stores and is celebrating over 69 years of business and is continuing to grow.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Freight Project Lead who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast paced, customer service centric, team environment!

Do you have experience as a Supply Chain Freight Project Lead?

Do you have a passion for Supply Chain?

Why not join us?

Position: Supply Chain Freight Project Lead (12 Month Contract)

Job Overview:

Functioning with minimal oversight, this role takes ownership and responsibility for leading the Freight Optimization Project to increase the Longo’s pickup network.

Accountabilities:

• Facilitate negotiations with suppliers to establish competitive rates and services agreements.
• Develop long-term partnerships with logistics providers to enhance service reliability and efficiency.
• Analyse existing inbound freight operations to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Implement tactics to expand the pickup network geographically and capacity-wise.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve compliance with pickup schedules and reduce delays.
• Monitor freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to ensure the company’s rates are competitive in the market.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse logistics and Merch teams to align freight activities with business needs.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and operations.
• Leverage Sobeys freight synergies by working closely with Sobeys Director of Transportation
• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma
• Negotiation Skills and working knowledge of transportation concepts
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Suite programs is required.
• 1-3 years Retail experience is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment with participation in meetings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing retail landscape with deadlines

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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