What You’ll DoAs Manager, Freight Audit, you will lead the end-to-end freight audit and payment function across Canadian Tire’s enterprise transportation network. You’ll be accountable for ensuring accurate freight cost validation, driving recoveries, strengthening controls, and delivering insights that improve transportation spend visibility and operational efficiency at scale.You will partner closely with Transportation, Finance, Supply Chain, and external carriers/audit vendors to ensure compliance with contracts, rate agreements, and internal policies—while also modernizing processes and leveraging data to continuously improve outcomes.Freight Audit & Payment LeadershipOwn the full freight audit lifecycle, including invoice validation, approval, discrepancy management, and payment across inbound and outbound transportation modes (TL, LTL, parcel, intermodal).Ensure freight invoices are accurately audited against contracted rates, accessorial, fuel surcharges, and service-level agreements.Oversee exception resolution, root cause analysis, and recovery of overcharges from carriers and vendors.Financial Controls & ComplianceEstablish and maintain solid audit controls, governance, and documentation to support internal and external audits.Ensure compliance with transportation contracts, SOX requirements, and Canadian Tire financial policies.Partner with Finance to support accrual accuracy, month-end close, and variance analysis related to freight spend.Data, Insights & Continuous ImprovementAnalyze freight spend trends, discrepancies, and audit findings to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.Develop dashboards, KPIs,



and reporting for senior leadership that highlight savings, compliance, and audit effectiveness.Lead process improvements, automation, and system enhancements (e.G., TMS, freight audit tools).Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementAct as a key business partner to Transportation, Logistics, and Finance teams to resolve issues and improve upstream processes.Manage relationships with external freight audit providers and carriers, including performance reviews and service-level outcomes.Support contract negotiations by providing audit insights, dispute history, and data-driven recommendations.People LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of freight audit professionals.Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.What You BringExperience & Education5+ years of progressive experience in freight audit, transportation finance, logistics, or supply chain analytics.7+ years of people leadership experience.Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or supply chain designation considered an asset).Technical ExpertiseStrong working knowledge of transportation rate structures, accessorial, and carrier contracts.Experience with TMS,



freight audit/payment platforms.Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).Leadership & ImpactProven ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead through complexity.Strong business acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.Clear, confident communicator able to translate data into executive-level insights.BenefitsCareer growth opportunities and product discounts.Broadband Salary Range: u202f$79,000 u2013 $131,000 CAD.Our typical hiring range is between $79,000 and $105,000 CAD. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role‑specific requirements.Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.AccommodationsWe stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Freight Audit (Oakville) - C$79,000 - C$131,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Winnipeg