Carrier & Partner Management Manager(Transportation & Logistics) - Mississauga ON

CMA CGM•Mississauga, ON

33d•CA$95,029 - CA$118,786•Onsite

About The Position

CEVA Logistics is a leading global logistics company seeking a Carrier & Partner Management Manager to support and optimize its network of transportation partners. This role is crucial for maintaining a high-performing, cost-effective, and reliable carrier base to support growing operations. The position involves building strong carrier relationships, driving sourcing strategies, and improving network performance through data-driven insights and disciplined execution. It is a commercially focused role with a direct impact on transportation cost, service performance, and capacity reliability.

Requirements

Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
3–6 years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, or logistics within Canada
Proven experience negotiating domestic trucking rates and managing carrier relationships
Strong understanding of Canadian transportation markets and lane‑based pricing
Solid Excel skills for rate analysis, lane costing, and supplier comparisons
Experience with TMS or ERP systems is an asset
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple sourcing initiatives
Commercially minded and cost‑focused
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
SCMP / SCMA or similar designation
Knowledge of Canadian trucking capacity trends
Knowledge of Fuel surcharge structures
Knowledge of Regional lane pricing and seasonality

Responsibilities

Source, onboard, and develop carrier partnerships to support network growth and evolving capacity needs.
Lead rate negotiations, contracts, and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and cost optimization.
Support and execute carrier sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational priorities.
Manage relationships with carriers and transportation partners to ensure service reliability and performance.
Monitor carrier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, cost, service quality, and capacity utilization.
Identify underperforming carriers and implement corrective actions or replacement strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen carrier performance and network efficiency.
Collaborate with Operations, Pricing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align carrier strategy with business needs.
Support capacity planning and respond to fluctuations in demand, seasonality, and market conditions.
Contribute to transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting with a focus on cost control and optimization.
Ensure carriers meet Canadian regulatory requirements, including safety standards, insurance, and federal/provincial regulations.
Leverage knowledge of market trends (capacity, fuel, lane pricing) to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies.