Senior Logistics Manager

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Why you’ll love working here:

A workplace where you can learn, grow, and build your career

A culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement

Supportive leaders who provide guidance while giving you autonomy

A team-focused environment

A competitive total-rewards package, including group benefits and a company-sponsored retirement savings plan

Support for professional memberships, training, and certifications

The Opportunity
This is your chance to join a team where your work truly makes an impact. In this role, you will contribute directly to the success of our customers, our operations, and the Fastfrate Group as a whole. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Role Summary
The Senior Logistics Manager is accountable for the full operational performance of the Canadian logistics team. This role leads carrier procurement, account management, service execution and team development to deliver profitable growth, operational discipline, and high service standards.

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Work Arrangement
On-site

Position Type
Non-Union

Employment Status
Permanent

Compensation
Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

Work Location & Environment
300 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge ON, N3E 1B7. Office based role with standard equipment. Occasional travel within Canada as required.

Key Accountabilities
Operational Leadership

Lead day to day Canadian logistics operations, including carrier procurement and account management teams.

Ensure service execution meets contractual commitments and internal performance standards.

Resolving escalations with urgency and clear root cause corrective actions.

Enforce compliance of operating procedures across the region.

Financial Accountability

Monitor lane profitability, carrier cost performance, and pricing adherence.

Track and report KPI’s including service levels, margin performance, capacity utilization and productivity metrics.

Implement corrective action plans when targets are missed.

Capacity and Carrier Strategy

Build and maintain a scalable Canadian carrier network.

Negotiate rates and secure capacity aligned with margin objectives.

Monitor carrier performance, compliance, and risk exposure.

Reduce reliance on non-preferred carriers through sourcing strategy.

Team Leadership and Performance Management

Directly manage and develop Canadian logistics team members.

Set clear annual objectives alongside company targets.

Conduct performance reviews and continuous coaching.

Manage workload allocation, and productivity standards.

Process Improvement and Cross Functional Alignment

Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations leadership to align growth and execution strategies.

Authority

Pricing recommendations within margin thresholds.

Carrier selection and termination decisions.

Hiring, performance discipline, termination recommendations.

Operational policy enforcement within the Canadian region.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings:

Education & Experience

Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum 7+ years progressive experience in a 3PL / freight brokerage operation.

Skills & Attributes

Demonstrated leadership of logistics teams.

Strong knowledge of Canadian transportation regulations and market dynamics.

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

Financial acumen and margin management discipline.

Decisive leadership and accountability mindset.

Strong problem-solving capability.

Clear communication across executive and operational levels.

High standards for execution and follow‑through.

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