First Mile Transportation Manager

Position: First Mile Transportation Manager - 12 Month Contract
TJX Canada
At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, Home Sense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description   We’re looking for a First Mile Transportation Manager - 12 Month Contract to lead a critical national transportation network, overseeing 40, annual linehaul movements across Canada. In this high-impact role, you’ll drive the efficient flow of products between Distribution Centers, Service Centers, and Cross Docks while optimizing transportation costs and delivering strong operational performance. You'll also play a key role in managing transportation equipment across the country, ensuring availability to support uninterrupted operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale supply chain operations, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and make a measurable impact on a national network.
Why Work With Us?
We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
Comprehensive training and development resources are designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.
What You’ll Do     Develop and execute first mile transportation strategies across Canada to support service, capacity, and cost objectives.
Analyze lane performance and transportation costs to optimize network efficiency and equipment utilization.
Monitor carrier KPIs and implement improvement plans to enhance on-time performance and service levels.
Lead safety, compliance, and quality initiatives, including audits and carrier reviews.
Manage inbound and outbound transportation scheduling with 3PL partners to improve operational efficiency.
Support peak volume planning to ensure seamless product flow across the network.
Drive transportation optimization initiatives, including dynamic routing and network enhancement programs.
Partner with IT teams to improve transportation systems and routing tools.
Manage carrier relationships and performance to minimize delays and service disruptions.
Collaborate with Distribution Centers to maximize load utilization and reduce transportation costs.
Establish and maintain SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives across the first mile network.
Coach, mentor, and support team members while providing day-to-day operational leadership.
About You     5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or retail distribution, including 2+ years of leadership experience managing hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; CITT or P.Log. Designation is an asset.
Strong knowledge of Canadian transportation operations, carrier networks, costing, regulatory requirements, and transportation industry best practices.
Proven leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Demonstrated success leading projects, process improvements, and change management initiatives while managing…