Manager Canadian Logistics

West Fraser • Vancouver, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is seeking a Manager Canadian Logistics for their Vancouver Corporate office. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing rail/reload/truck transportation and logistics, while leading and developing a high-performing team. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker focused on driving efficiency, enhancing vendor partnerships, and aligning logistics with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and mentor.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed business decisions.
• Problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions and improve logistics processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting market trends and strategic recommendations.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation management.
• Demonstrated experience in Rail and/or Truck Logistics.
• Knowledge of contract negotiations, vendor management, and rate analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), ERP software, and data analytics tools.
• Experience with reporting tools and data analytics (Excel, Power BI).
• Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and sustainability practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in team leadership, coaching, and employee development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a diverse and inclusive team of Logistics professionals fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support strategic priorities and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation providers to ensure service reliability, cost efficiency, and contract compliance.
• Manage service performance with Rail, Warehouse/Reload and Trucking partners.
• Manage Logistics contracts to maintain competitiveness and alignment with business goals.
• Develop, implement and execute logistics strategies related to shipping methods, inventory management, and process optimization to meet customer and business requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Sales to align KPI’s, improve profitability, and support commercial objectives.
• Build a strong understanding of production operations through mill visits and ongoing operational engagement.
• Develop a working knowledge of sales strategies and market demand to proactively support business needs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of modal transportation markets and trends.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees