Vice President, Contract Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Contract Logistics Vice President in Mississauga to oversee their logistics division's strategic and operational aspects. This role involves ensuring client profitability, managing large-scale logistics operations, and fostering innovation and safety within the team, along with a strong focus on client relationships and business growth.

Benefits

Compensation and medical/dental benefits package

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Global work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in warehousing or 3PL space with heavy P&L responsibilities.
• Experience in driving DEI programs and Continuous Process Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of all client supply chain operations ensuring efficiency.
• Drive culture of Safety and Quality and set operational targets.
• Complete annual budget and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Logistics Management

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

As a Contract Logistics Vice President at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a critical role in the nation’s supply chain infrastructure, ensuring efficient warehousing and distribution that supports businesses, communities, and economic stability. Your precision in managing operations contributes not only to the success of your team but also to the seamless movement of goods that sustain industries and livelihoods. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations; your efforts align with national priorities in trade, commerce, and accessibility. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work supports the foundation of a thriving economy and a connected society, shaping more than we imagine.

The Contract Logistics Vice President will oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the contract logistics division. This role is responsible for driving business growth, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of logistics and supply chain management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale logistics operations. We will equip you with the best tools in the industry to grow and develop to a level that will exceed your expectations and help you reach your career goals.

How you create impact

• Oversee the management of all client supply chain operations and ensure efficiency, client profitability, and high quality service
• Handle productivity, quality and safety standards in accordance with company needs and customer requirements
• Ensure KPIs are met or exceeded for external clients and internal stakeholders
• Drive a culture of Safety and Quality
• Set targets to ensure Operational excellence
• Provide direction, development, and leadership for leadership teams
• Drive a culture of innovation, profitability, and success that values diverse voices, talents, identities, backgrounds and experiences
• Ensure leadership is accountable for their financial and operational performance.
• Overall P&L oversight of Canada
• Complete annual US budget and rolling forecast and monitor to ensure the business unit meets or exceeds set target
• Maximize client profitability of current operations
• Support new business growth of new logo’s
• Implement automation roadmap for key clients and personnel

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years in the warehousing or 3PL space
• 10+ years of regional management experience with a heavy P&L responsibility
• 10+ years of business development experience
• 10+ years of experience in developing client relationships
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Process Improvement is a plus
• Experience in driving DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Hybrid

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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