National Transportation Manager

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The National Transportation Manager will oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and operational efficiency of all fleet vehicles, equipment and warehouse assets ensuring our Distribution & Logistics Services run smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively. This national role will be responsible for supporting fleet & delivery systems and processes utilized by DCs and line-haul Stores with delivery operations, collaborating closely with the regional teams including DC Directors and Regional Fleet Mgrs. The position will report directly to Senior Director Distribution and Fleet Services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the procurement of all warehouse and fleet related equipment. I.E., tractors, trailers, delivery Trucks, Forklifts, Batteries, Recycling Equipment etc.
- Maintain existing and develop new external vendor relationships for equipment purchases and with service providers, including software being utilized for delivery routing & customer experience, truck & trailer maintenance, telematics data monitoring services for both transportation and warehouse assets & equipment.
- Work with internal partners to develop annual capital expenditure and maintenance budgets for both distribution and fleet as well as the facilitation of monthly capex proposals.
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for all distribution and fleet assets.
- Manage equipment disposal and replacement cycles.
- Track equipment usage and downtime to optimize fleet size and equipment requirements.
- Prepare reports on fleet and equipment performance, costs, and utilization.
- Recommend and develop process improvements and/or changes to increase the level of the service while optimizing operational costs & efficiencies.
- On-going (weekly, monthly, quarterly) review and analysis of truck & trailer maintenance and distribution equipment with feedback to Operational leadership team.
- On-going review and feedback to Operational leadership team of telematics data, including Driving Behaviors (Road Safety) and Equipment/ Asset Utilization trends.
- On-going (monthly, quarterly) review, audit & analysis of truck fuel purchases and usage, approval of monthly invoices with any feedback to Operational leadership team.
- Negotiate, review, audit & manage all Common Carrier agreements within company guidelines.
- Annual review of all current Carrier agreements as well as the on-boarding of new Carriers if required.
- Collaborate with internal partners to minimize use of rental equipment &/or external carriers where possible.
- Ensure proper training, compliance & follow-up to all company & provincial health & safety regulations as well as operational standards for transportation.
- Coordinate inspections, registration, training/certification and ensure compliance with provincial safety standards.
- Monitor driving standards & behavior using telematics solutions and make recommendations to operational leadership team on driving training & safety programs and standards.
- Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3-years’ experience in a transportation, warehouse, or distribution operations management role, preferably in a “hands-on” managerial position in a logistics environment.
- Must have good knowledge of all provincial transportation & safety regulations.
- Knowledge of truck & trailer service, maintenance and utilization would be a definite asset.
- Extensive working knowledge of delivery and transportation operations would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems would be an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other senior regional and national leadership groups to better serve customers while achieving operational efficiencies and financial targets.
- Some experience in developing budgets and managing multiple financial statements.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Financial acumen including analytical and forecasting skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize in a constantly changing retail environment.
- Must have strong knowledge of MS Office programs.

Why The Brick?:

- A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
- Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
- Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
- Employee discounts
- A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

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