Transportation and Logistics Specialist

Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing Wonderbrands' transportation and logistics operations, including financial oversight, inventory management, and the continuous optimization of the distribution network. This role requires the effective management of third-party logistics (3PL) carrier and vendor relationships to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Transportation Director.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (Eligible for up to a 7% annual bonus)

Location: Etobicoke, ON 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of the transportation function, including budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools into transportation and logistics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making
• Coordinate the allocation and movement of assets between locations based on demand, capacity, and business priorities
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations, while minimizing excess and obsolescence
• Analyze, design, and optimize the distribution network to improve service levels, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
• Implement processes and controls to track asset utilization, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) carriers and vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and performance standards
• Create, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements
• Reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control, and invoice reconciliation
• Proven ability to manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, carriers, and vendors
• Proficiency in ERP and TMS systems; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis required
• Experience with distribution network optimization, inventory management, and asset allocation
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools, automation solutions, and emerging technologies in supply chain management considered a strong asset
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong sense of urgency with a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Capable of making independent decisions and executing tasks with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
• and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members​ and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations​
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others​
• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening​

Create Winning Relationships​

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success​
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth​
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict​
• Builds trust and models the "Coach Approach"​

Entrepreneurial Leadership​

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun​
• Provides feedback to reinforce results​

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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