Group Manager, Third Party Transport
About The Position
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada's founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.
Requirements
- university degree, business and industry-related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- demonstrated ability to lead an operations facility with supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership skills required.
- Logistics and supply chain background required.
- Proven ability to manage transport operations in a high-volume and dynamic environment.
- Proven track record of achievement, attention to detail, solid technical skills and a reputation as a leader of change.
- Strong interpersonal capabilities, and able to work cross-functionally with other departments on strategic initiatives or process changes.
- Excellent computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with transport management system (TMS), load boards, SAP or warehouse management system (WMS) an asset.
Responsibilities
- Manage all third-party carrier operations for loads originating in Ontario.
- Tasks include load tendering, load follow-up to ensure loads are picked up/delivered, monitoring and managing performance.
- Support with the daily management of the fleet operation in Ontario when needed.
- Ensure all T1 and T2 Ontario transport requirements are met.
- Support Brewery Operations.
- Ensure transport requirements are met.
- Ensure returnable packaging and pallet requirements are met for all Intra-Ontario and Inter-Provincial shipments, and full goods shipments are picked up and delivered where required.
- Continuously manage costs and look for opportunities to operate more efficiently across the entire transport network.
- Possess a strong understanding of transport performance, transport KPIs (tender acceptance, rate compliance, award compliance, on-time delivery, capacity occupation, etc.) and its impact on financials.
- Manage carrier relationships to ensure operation within the parameters outlined in the Labatt third party carrier contract, and ensure safe shipping practices while at Labatt sites
- Support with union/management processes and relationships within the Labatt Mississauga Warehouse transport scope. This includes playing an active leadership role with unionized transport team members, providing coaching, development and performance feedback.
- Work cross-functionally with Procurement, National Logistics, and BSC teams to optimize the transportation network and share best practices.
- Assist in preparation of Delivery Pillar requirements for annual audits.
Benefits
- Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
- Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
- Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
- Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
- Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
- An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
