Transportation and Inbound Logistics Specialist

Home Hardware; St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Disability and Life Insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with

Group RRSP

Employee discount

Job summary

Home Hardware in St. Jacobs, ON is hiring a Transportation & Inbound Logistics Specialist to move freight efficiently across Canada using TMS, coordinating with DSOCs and external partners.

You will build carrier relationships, negotiate rates, manage routing inquiries, and monitor capacity while driving continuous improvements in transport processes.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional phone etiquette.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and calculate discrepancies accurately.
• Demonstrated negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed based on the volumes of shipments in peak times.
• The ability to be onsite 3 days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate the needs of the role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, regularly engaging with carrier representatives to identify opportunities, improve service levels, and support business needs.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and service agreements for both stock and dealer shipments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation routing and freight-related inquiries from the Merchandise Department and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and execute inbound stock shipments from vendors to all Dealer Support Centres (DSCs) using the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Monitor transportation capacity and collaborate with carriers, vendors, and shippers to ensure freight moves efficiently and service requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with vendors, carriers, and shipping partners to support a reliable inbound transportation network.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve transportation issues to minimize disruptions, maintain service continuity, and control costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance transportation processes, system utilization, and overall operational efficiency within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Skills

Carrier relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Willingness to work extra hours

Onsite 3 days per week

Education

College diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Maersk system

Job description

Welcome Home!

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

Powering Freight Across Canada.

Our Transportation & Inbound Logistics Specialist is responsible for the effective movement of freight in a timely and cost-efficient manner, utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS) for the planning and execution of shipments to the three Dealer Support Centres (DSCs) across Canada. Led by the Manager, Transportation – Import & Customs, this opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing shipment execution, resolving transportation issues, and working closely with external and internal stakeholders to keep products moving efficiently and on schedule.

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

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, regularly engaging with carrier representatives to identify opportunities, improve service levels, and support business needs.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and service agreements for both stock and dealer shipments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation routing and freight-related inquiries from the Merchandise Department and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and execute inbound stock shipments from vendors to all Dealer Support Centres (DSCs) using the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Monitor transportation capacity and collaborate with carriers, vendors, and shippers to ensure freight moves efficiently and service requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with vendors, carriers, and shipping partners to support a reliable inbound transportation network.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve transportation issues to minimize disruptions, maintain service continuity, and control costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance transportation processes, system utilization, and overall operational efficiency within the Transportation Management System (TMS).

We’re looking for:

• College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field is preferred. Alongside hands-on working knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional phone etiquette.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and calculate discrepancies accurately.
• Strong computer proficiency; experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) and the Maersk system is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed based on the volumes of shipments in peak times.
• The ability to be onsite 3 days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate the needs of the role.

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 $57,600-$75,600; 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 in St. Jacobs.
• 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.