Transport Manager

Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Personal Care Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market. We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service.

Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the “Best Managed Companies” program in Canada.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Transport Manager. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that our personal care and amenities products meet market demand while maintaining a targeted service level of 95%+.

You will blend disciplined analytical approaches with a deep understanding of international, regional and national freight, carrier types, modals and rate trends, regulatory nuances, and market dynamics specific to our industry. Your innovative approach and collaboration across internal teams will drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and supply chain performance, ensuring that our products remain in sync with evolving consumer needs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation strategies that optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels across domestic and international routes.
• Oversee relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
• Ensure adherence to transportation regulations, customs requirements, and safety standards in all operating regions.
• Manage transportation budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising service quality.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, and carrier performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions, including alternative routing and emergency response strategies.
• Work closely with supply chain, procurement, and warehouse teams to align transportation activities with overall business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CITT, APICS, or CSCMP) is an asset.
• Minimum 5–7 years in transportation or logistics management, with proven success in managing large-scale operations and carrier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes (road, rail, air, ocean), freight forwarding, and customs clearance processes.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and data analytics tools for route optimization and cost analysis.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of coordinators, and logistics specialists in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in resolving transportation delays, capacity constraints, and compliance issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and advanced knowledge of TMS and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret transportation metrics and drive continuous improvement.

• A competitive compensation package.

• An excellent company-paid benefit package including health, dental, life, a matching group RRSP, skills development, and training reimbursement.

• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

A Little Bit More

About Us:

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients.

Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at