Transportation Manager

**Position Type**: Full Time

**Department**:Logistics

**Work Location**: Markham, Ontario

**Work Arrangement**: Hybrid

**Work Hours**:Standard Business Hours Monday to Friday

**Travel Required**: No

A proudly Canadian company, Sentrex Health Solutions is a fully integrated specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, and their patients. We provide innovative solutions focused on ensuring patients have access and the support they need to maximize their treatment outcomes. We do this through strategic distribution models and patient support programs that are backed by powerful, integrated technology and experienced, cross-functional teams. Our core capabilities include **Specialty Pharmacy Services, Customized Solutions for Warehouse, Wholesale & Distribution, Patient Support Programs, as well as HCP & Clinic Services.**

**Come and join our team But first, let us tell you why we love working here**:

- We are 100% Canadian with locations across the country
- State-of-the-art facilities to provide high-quality products and services
- The opportunity to be a part of a winning, high-performing team
- Collaborative, engaging workplace culture - **we are passionate about our people**
- Flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Diverse and inclusive culture where your talent and commitment to excellence is welcomed and valued
- High-growth environment that provides opportunities for learning and growth supported by our Employee Development Program and industry-leading, in-house corporate training offered throughout the year
- Quarterly virtual social events

**The Opportunity**:
Responsible for the development, performance, and maintenance of Sentrex’s national transportation requirements to produce an efficient transport service across both the Wholesale and Pharmacy Operations, maximizing service, performance, value, and profitability against pre-agreed targets.

**A Day in the Life (What you will do here)**:

- Effectively manage the day-to-day tasks such as route planning, resource allocation and driver supervision.
- Develop, implement, and manage activities related to dispatching technology, routing, maintenance, insurance and tracking of Sentrex fleet vehicles.
- Manage the Sentrex drivers and contribute to training, performance management and development of the team.
- Promote safe work activities and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Assist in achieving maximum customer/client satisfaction both internal and external in accordance with Sentrex’s strategic plans.
- Negotiate carrier and equipment related contracts and monitor contract fulfillment.
- Analyze freight related expenditures to develop plans, pricing, and budgets, driving increased profitability and improved services.
- Audit carrier freight bills to ensure accuracy.
- Support other departments with transportation related issues.
- Prepare regular reporting as required.
- Additional duties as determined by your Manager.

**What you need to ensure you are set up for success**:

- Strong communication skills - verbal and written
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field
- At least 3 years’ experience as a transportation manager
- Experience with fleet management, routing software and transport management systems
- Solid knowledge of the transportation industry, Transport Canada regulations/policies and logistics
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Good leadership skills with the ability to work well with others

**What makes you a great fit for this team**:

- Your commitment to providing a high level of service to your internal and external clients.
- You are highly adaptable with a track record of success during times of growth and organizational change.
- You have a proven track record of developing trust and influence at multiple levels.
- You demonstrate an impactful and candid communication style.
- You have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.

**Why join Sentrex?**

We value our employees Our permanent full-time employees are provided with a:

- Competitive Salary and generous vacation entitlement
- Wellness Program (5 paid days off for your well-being)
- Paid Sick Days
- Competitive Benefits Package including Dental & Extended Health Benefits, AD&D, LTD & Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program

**Sentrex Health Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer demonstrated by our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and accessibility. We provide a safe space for all team members to express their individuality within our corporate culture.