As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. The Manager, Air Network Product & Performance plays a key role in shaping the future of Purolator’s air network.

Working across Operations, Commercial, Product Development, IT, Finance, and external carrier partners, this role identifies growth opportunities, develops business cases, launches and enhances services, improves carrier performance, and leads strategic initiatives that support the continued evolution of our air freight and courier network. The successful candidate will bring a combination of commercial awareness, analytical capability, operational understanding, and execution discipline, along with experience applying structured program and project management practices (PMI discipline) and a strong process-oriented mindset.

Experience may come from air cargo or airline operations, freight forwarding, integrated logistics, transportation network planning, carrier or vendor management, product or service development, supply chain strategy, continuous improvement, or program/project leadership.

Network

Strategy & Product Development Evaluate opportunities for new services, destinations, partnerships, and network enhancements, considering demand, capacity, cost, risk, and operational feasibility. Develop decision-ready business cases that support air freight growth, network expansion, service innovation, and investment decisions. Support the development and expansion of Air Freight, Express Courier, and Specialized Handling Solutions (SHS), translating commercial opportunities into scalable and executable service offerings.

Carrier

Performance & Network Optimization Establish and manage performance frameworks across air carriers and strategic partners,



with a focus on service, cost, reliability, capacity, and continuous improvement. Support contract strategy and vendor performance management while improving visibility and performance across the broader air network. Planning, Analytics & Decision Support Develop forecasting and planning models to support network, capacity, and investment decisions.

Analyze volume flows, trade lanes, and cost/service trade-offs, transforming data into practical recommendations for leadership. Lead strategic initiatives from concept through implementation using structured program/project management disciplines (PMI), including clear scope, milestones, ownership, risk management, governance, and implementation roadmaps. Build alignment across Operations, Commercial, Product, IT, Finance, and external partners, influencing stakeholders and helping teams navigate barriers to maintain momentum.

Support organizational priorities that advance network growth, product development, automation, and operational excellence.

Process

Improvement & Continuous Improvement Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies to improve efficiency, scalability, service outcomes, and productivity. 5+ years of progressive experience in air cargo, airline/aviation operations, freight forwarding, integrated logistics, transportation network planning, carrier management/procurement, product or service development, supply chain strategy, continuous improvement, or program/project management. ~ Strong analytical and business problem-solving skills,



with the ability to transform data into actionable recommendations and sound business decisions. ~ Demonstrated experience developing business cases and presenting recommendations to senior leaders. ~ Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with demonstrated experience applying structured program/project management practices (PMI discipline) and a process-oriented mindset focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement. ~ Ability to connect commercial opportunities with operational realities and drive initiatives through to measurable outcomes. Help move initiatives from concept to implementation, including new products, services, and operational capabilities. Advance strategic air network and air freight growth initiatives through robust analysis and decision-ready business cases.

Improve visibility, forecasting, reporting, and carrier performance accountability across the air network. Create more structured, scalable ways of working that support continued network growth and operational excellence.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders.

Location: 530 - Corporate Working Conditions: Office Environment Reports to: General Manager Air Freight --- Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion . During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster. Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact.

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