Network Transportation Manager

**Location**:4 days per week from office in Downtown Toronto (John Street)

**Reports to**:Senior Director, Transportation

**Shift**:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; schedule flexibility required during Q4 peak season.

**Role overview**:
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Transportation Network Manager to further support our transportation organization. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of three primary transportation domains:

- Pick-up and drop offs between our merchants and GoBolt;
- GoBolt freight moves (B2B, inbound, and/or inventory transfers); and;
- Routing mid and last mile deliveries.

GoBolt’s goal is to provide a cost-effective transportation solution that maximizes asset utilization, delivers on-time execution, and meets our overarching productivity and merchant expectations. As a core member of our transportation team, you'll be responsible for interfacing with many cross functional partners; including, software development, product management, delivery drivers, dispatch, sales, transportation management, and warehouse personnel.

**What you’ll do**:

- Mid mile leadership:

- Source and develop new mid mile partnerships, while managing existing ones
- Develop cost reduction strategies for our mid mile business
- Optimize and plan mid mile routes in our markets around asset types, arrival times, and other customer expectations
- Support
- Ensure necessary paperwork/digital transmissions are completed so that operations run smoothly with the right information
- Dispatch and routing leadership
- Ensure all carrier pick-ups, drop-offs, and last-mile deliveries meet critical times and standard work
- Monitor forecasted volumes to ensure sufficient daily delivery capacity and adjust routes if needed
- Track and report on-time performance of carriers, escalating issues to Carrier Managers when necessary
- Monitor and analyze carrier performance, making necessary adjustments to improve on-time pick-up and delivery.
- Lead and mentor the routing team, promoting continuous improvement and accountability.
- Develop and implement routing strategies to optimize delivery efficiency and align with business goals.
- Analyze routing processes, identify improvement areas, and train team members on routing software.
- Address routing issues, maintain service levels, and provide performance insights to senior management.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

**What you’ll bring to the table**:

- 3+ years’ broad experience in Transportation, experience with final mile carriers and routing. 5 years preferred
- Knowledge of proper loading techniques; cubic measurement and space utilization techniques; forms, terminology, and information.
- Solid computer skills and have a good working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Hard working with a focus on learning, detail oriented, and passionate about helping small businesses compete online.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders and carrier partners.

Why Join Us?

We are innovative, goal-oriented, and are always on the search for energetic and passionate people who are eager to learn and would like to have a rare opportunity to grow within one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

We offer a workplace where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. Our team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, contributing to our collective mission in their unique ways. Aside from an amazing culture, we also offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

If you are eager to make a difference and contribute to a fast paced exciting environment, we would love to hear from you.

GoBolt is an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce. GoBolt is committed to providing assistance during all phases of the employment cycle, including recruiting through to the end of the employment relationship. If you require accommodation because of injury, illness, or disability during any portion of GoBolt’s recruiting process, please let us know by contacting your recruiter's point of contact, and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.