Senior Logistics Specialist Carrier Management, Truckload Operations

Location: Township of Oldmans

Five Below -  - Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of outbound freight movement, including carrier selection, routing, and tendering;
Develop and maintain strong relationships with core carriers, brokers, and 3PL partners;
Monitor carrier performance metrics (OTIF, transit time, claims, capacity commitments);
Lead carrier performance reviews and corrective action plans;
Peak season capacity planning;
Bid compliance;
Development of primary and backup carrier networks;
Cost control & optimization;
Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities;
Support carrier sourcing events, RFPs, and contract negotiations;
Ensure adherence to contractual rates and accessorial guidelines;
Partner with finance to validate freight invoices and resolve discrepancies;
Service & execution: timely outbound shipments; manage exceptions and disruptions;
Data, systems & reporting: utilize TMS and logistics systems; generate reports;

Cross-functional collaboration:

coordinate with warehouse ops, CS, procurement, planning;
Compliance & continuous improvement: ensure DOT/safety compliance; lead process improvements