Transportation Manager
6 months ago
Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.
**Primary Role of This Position**
**In this role, the Manager, Transportation is responsible for ensuring that all dedicated carriers are efficiently utilized and that deliveries are made on time and within budget.**
The Manager, Transportation shall ensure operations are compliant with applicable GMP standards as defined by GUI-0001 “Good Manufacturing Practices” and GUI-0069 “Guidelines for environmental control of drugs during storage and transportation”.
**Major Responsibilities**
+ Ensure proactive training, planning, and monitoring which results in an efficient utilization of the Dedicated Carriers
+ Maintain consistent oversight to service levels and issues involving the Dedicated Carriers and provide escalated service to maintain service levels.
+ Oversee GMP requirements for Dedicated Carriers, working closely with Regulatory team.
+ Ensure the guidelines and procedures are in place and implemented for transportation conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting controls, sanitation, and any other precautions necessary to maintain the quality and safe distribution of our product as per GUI-0069 Guidelines for Temperature Control of Drug Products during Storage and Transportation
+ Manage the required training records, update, and modify as required to meet changing requirements. Review training methods (in person vs remote) for conducting training and to assess effectiveness.
+ Assess the network needs and manage/develop carriers whenever the needs of the business require a change or optimization in route scheduling.
+ Adjust route plans to accommodate the changing needs of the business.
+ Source and onboard new Dedicated Carriers as required
+ Plan for and manage rate negotiations for the carrier routes.
+ Provide oversight and approve invoices related to the network carriers to ensure the accuracy of the transportation charges.
+ Develop, implement, and report performance KPI’s for Dedicated Carriers
+ Act as the primary contact with their assigned carriers on all service, regulatory and contractual matters.
+ Regular communication with Dedicated Carriers
+ Work closely with all DC shipping teams to ensure accurate and efficient on-time departures and to ensure that all SOPs are in place and effective.
+ Escalate all necessary transportation issues to the affected internal and external stakeholders.
+ Lead the identification of opportunities to improve service levels and to drive efficiencies and work with the team to implement the necessary changes.
+ Provide solutions to customer transportation requests.
+ Participate in transportation initiatives/projects as required.
**Education & Experience**
+ University Degree or Community College diploma and a professional designation CITT
+ 5 to 10 years experience in transportation with a focus on working with carriers and drivers
+ Minimum 3 years’ experience working in leadership capacity managing others.
+ Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, fuel surcharge modeling, Transportation Costing (LTL, FTL and Courier) AS400, JBA and Log Pro TMS is a strong asset.
**Qualifications**
+ Excellent knowledge of the TransportationManagement System functionality
+ Sound knowledge and understanding of the shipping document control and invoicing process at the DC’s.
+ Well-developed planning skills.
+ Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills
+ Excellent geographical knowledge of southern Ontario as well as all major centers in Canada
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Concord, ON L4K 2R5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- transportation manager: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, ON L4K 2R5
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