Transportation Solutions Architect: Data-Driven Logistics

Metro Supply Chain Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain Group in Mississauga is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver data-driven supply chain solutions tailored to client needs. You will lead solution design, incorporating carrier rate analysis, cost modeling, and operational feasibility to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, deep understanding of transportation networks, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years in logistics, transportation, or supply chain solution design.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and SQL.
• Familiarity with TMS/WMS and optimization tools.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of customized logistics solutions across transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop pricing models, network optimization strategies, and operational workflows.
• Collect, validate, and analyze client data (volumes, lanes, costs, service levels).
• Build advanced models to evaluate scenarios, optimize network design, and forecast performance.
• Receive and analyze carrier rates across modes to build cost bases.
• Incorporate rate structures and market trends into pricing models.
• Conduct discovery sessions to capture client requirements and constraints.
• Present designs, cost models, and value propositions to stakeholders.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and IT to validate feasibility.
• Support implementation teams during handoff and deployment phases.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and service enhancements.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

TMS

WMS

Job description

Metro Supply Chain Group in Mississauga is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver data-driven supply chain solutions tailored to client needs. You will lead solution design, incorporating carrier rate analysis, cost modeling, and operational feasibility to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, deep understanding of transportation networks, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.