Lead international freight forwarding operations remotely from anywhere in Canada, using team leadership and complex shipment expertise. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal candidates are preferred.

This senior Operations Manager position oversees freight forwarding professionals and project execution for live events, entertainment, productions, and exhibitions. You will combine strategic direction with hands-on coordination of time-sensitive international shipments, customs requirements, carriers, clients, and budgets. The independent contractor works primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, coach, and mentor freight forwarding professionals
- Coordinate international projects from consultation through final delivery
- Oversee specialized cargo for time-sensitive events




- Manage customs documentation, budgets, tracking, and reporting
- Resolve disruptions and improve operational procedures

Requirements:

- Minimum 10 years’ progressive international freight forwarding experience
- Experience leading freight forwarding teams and employee development
- Knowledge of customs clearance, documentation, and trade compliance
- Carrier negotiation, quotations, and project cost-control experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and tracking-system proficiency

Apply international freight forwarding leadership, customs expertise, and operational judgment to complex event logistics from a remote Canadian base.

📌 Remote International Freight Operations Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Stoakley-Stewart Consultants
📍 Toronto