Head of First Mile and Depot Product - Canada

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Mississauga, ON

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About The Position

This is a highly strategic product leadership role with full accountability for First Mile and Depot product performance in Canada. It involves ownership of a complex, high-value portfolio with P&L responsibility and direct impact on margins and growth. The role also offers the opportunity to build and scale a depot product offering within the Canadian market, requiring close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Pricing, Finance, and Technology to shape competitive, end-to-end solutions.

Requirements

• Continuous improvement mindset: a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
• Extensive experience within First Mile or landside transportation in Canada, including rail and trucking environments.
• Demonstrated success owning and managing a full P&L, with accountability for both growth and profitability.
• Strong product leadership capability, with experience developing, scaling, or transforming transportation products.
• High financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to translate data into clear strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of operational and commercial levers within logistics and transportation markets.
• Comfort working in ambiguity and building structure in emerging or under-defined product areas.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L for First Mile and Depot products in Canada, including revenue, cost, margin, and EBIT performance.
• Define and execute the product strategy for First Mile transportation, including rail, brokerage, and asset-based containerized solutions.
• Develop and launch the Depot product in Canada, including product design, pricing strategy, vendor selection, and go-to-market approach.
• Identify growth opportunities and proactively address margin erosion through data-driven analysis and market insight.
• Partner closely with Operations to ensure product strategies are executable, scalable, and commercially sustainable.
• Work with Commercial and Pricing teams to strengthen value propositions, win rates, and customer adoption.
• Act as the senior product leader and front-facing representative for First Mile and Depot offerings within the Canada Area.
• Influence cross-functional teams through clear strategy, strong communication, and visible leadership, despite no direct line management.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and digital tools to optimize product performance and support continuous product evolution.

Benefits

• Commitment to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and able to be themselves.
• Value the unique strengths each person contributes.
• Support for need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.
• Special assistance or accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees