Transportation Manager

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada.

We are looking for a Transportation Manager to develop and lead the regional transportation strategy across all modes, supporting commercial, industrial, and supplier flows (finished goods and components). The role focuses on optimizing carrier performance, managing transportation costs, and driving continuous improvement through data‑driven and AI‑enabled solutions.

Responsibilities
Develop and lead regional transportation strategies across inbound and outbound flows.
Drive carrier performance through KPIs, analytics, and structured performance management.
Establish and maintain transportation dashboards and reporting for visibility and decision‑making.
Act as the central coordination point between Freight & Distribution teams and regional stakeholders.
Leverage AI‑driven insights to anticipate disruptions, capacity risks, and cost deviations.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field.
Hands‑on experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain.
Leadership or ownership experience, such as a formal leadership role or an individual contributor role with continuous improvement ownership, project ownership, self‑management/autonomy, or driving growth or change initiatives.




Proven experience managing carriers and transportation service providers.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Legal eligibility to work in Canada and to travel within North America without additional sponsorship support.

Salary

$107,190.00 – $142,920.00 per year.

Perks
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Basic Mandatory Life Insurance
AD & D Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plans for Salaried Employees (DCPP, RRSP, TFSA)
Education Assistance
Workday Learning
Wellness Reimbursement Policy
Vacation Policy / Floater days

No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position, you must legally be permitted to work in Canada and travel within North America, without any additional sponsorship support from Signify.

Equal Prospect & Accessibility

We are an equal prospect employer and are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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