Transport advisor

UAP Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP Inc. is seeking a Transport Advisor to join their dynamic transport team in Montreal. In this role, you will strategically manage transportation operations, negotiate with carriers, and support internal clients' needs, contributing to the overall efficiency of their logistics activities. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join us to play a key role in optimizing transportation and customs operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation to ensure high-performance service.
• Negotiate agreements with carriers.
• Handle transportation-related administrative follow-up.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Operations Management

Logistics

Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Are you an experienced transport specialist looking for exciting new challenges? Our dynamic and growing transport team is ready to welcome you! We are engaged in ambitious projects to better meet the increasing needs of our company.

Who are we?

Our team plays a key role in managing and optimizing transportation and customs for all divisions of UAP. You will join a collaborative environment where every voice matters and innovation is at the heart of what we do.

Your Daily Responsibilities

• Strategically and operationally manage transportation to ensure high-performance service.
• Negotiate agreements with carriers and propose solutions to optimize costs.
• Support and assist our internal clients by addressing their operational needs and participating in special projects.
• Handle transportation-related administrative follow-up, including document management and invoice verification.
• Be a key player in our succession plan, with opportunities to advance toward a transport department manager role.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• A degree in operations management, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of carriers and routes across Canada and the United States.
• Mastery of transportation regulations and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. In this position, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.

Ready to take on this new challenge? Join us and help write the next chapter of our success!

About The Division

Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Truck Transportation

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