Logistics Manager; Windsor

Position: Logistics Manager

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Type: Exempt - Full time

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Transportation Manager leads all domestic and export transportation functions (truck, rail, and vessel). This role optimizes transportation efficiency, maximizes asset utilization, manages costs, and controls inventory through collaboration with transportation, administrative, commercial, and production teams.

• Build and empower a high‑performing team of transportation and administrative professionals.
• Strategize and execute the logistics pipeline, minimizing costs and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Coordinate execution with the commercial team to ensure efficient transportation from plant to customer.
• Oversee a fleet of 200 private covered hopper cars, maximizing utilization and minimizing idle time and dead freight.
• Manage and monitor 30,000 truckloads of products per year.
• Analyze market trends in truck freight costs and negotiate favorable rates.
• Manage the location’s daily inventory counts to ensure precise reporting.
• Synchronize business execution with operations for seamless workflow and enhanced efficiency.
• Lead daily cross‑functional meetings with operations, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment.
• Work at a desk, both on a telephone and at a computer, for prolonged periods.
• Occasional ground visits to the plant and travel within Ontario for customer/supplier visits.

• Proven experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field, plus 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or commodity trading.
• Technologically proficient with the ability to quickly master new computer systems and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency.
• Skill with Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables; experience with IBM systems and other web‑based systems is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strategic and analytical mindset to handle complex logistical challenges.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Skill in building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Capability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, with a “get things done” attitude.
• Pro‑active problem‑solver committed to rapid resolution, including off‑hours critical issues.

• Leadership and team empowerment.
• Strong teamwork and organization.
• Analytical thinking and self‑confidence.
• Effective communication.
• Flexibility and drive for achievement.
• Information seeking.

$95,000–$142,000

• Medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, AD&D, critical illness, and travel insurance.
• Wellness reimbursement and child physical activity reimbursement.
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long‑term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language learning, and mentoring programs.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.