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Organization:
The Beer Store and Brewers Distributor Limited
Position Title:
Director, Transportation
Reports to:
Senior Director, Supply Chain
We are searching for a Director, Transportation to lead and transform a critical, enterprise‑scale logistics function at The Beer Store and Brewers Distributor Ltd. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a technically strong, data‑driven operator who can modernize fleet, routing, and overall transportation performance—leveraging analytics and technology to unlock meaningful efficiency and service improvements across a complex, high‑volume distribution network.
Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in transportation operations, a track record of driving measurable optimization, and experience in scaled CPG, food & beverage, or retail environments—along with the ambition to shape the future of a well‑established organization undergoing meaningful evolution.
Read on to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity.
THE COMPANY
Becoming experts on beer doesn’t happen overnight we’ve been in the business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 29+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business.
The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently searching for a Director, Transportation , reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain. This vacancy is a full‑time, permanent opportunity. The Director of Transportation is responsible for developing and leading an integrated transportation function that delivers safe, efficient and cost‑effective service to customers and partners across The Beer Store (TBS) and Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL). This role oversees centralized routing, fleet maintenance, third‑party logistics, freight payables and procurement, driving continuous improvement through data, technology, and process excellence.
A key focus will be building a culture of excellence, implementing a transpiration control tower, and optimizing systems such as Ortec to enhance visibility, efficiency, and accountability across the network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic leadership for transportation operations across TBS & BDL, ensuring service excellence, safety and cost efficiency
Develop and execute long‑term transportation strategies, including capacity planning, fleet optimization and sustainability initiatives
Lead and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Manage fleet and material handling equipment (MHE), including capital purchases, ROI analysis, vendor negotiations, and lifecycle planning
Oversee carrier selection and management for LTL and full truckload freight across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance and performance
Drive operational optimization through routing improvements, Lean methodologies, and centralized control tower systems for real‑time visibility
Own financial performance for transportation, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost‑reduction initiatives
Establish and manage strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts and service‑level agreements to maximize value and reliability
Implement performance management frameworks, leveraging KPIs and data analytics to improve delivery, fleet uptime, and cost metrics
Champion innovation and technology adoption, piloting automation, digital tools and sustainability programs to future‑proof operations
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