Specialist, Commercial Logistics - Montréal, QC

Job summary

Reporting to the Commercial Logistics Supervisor, you will play a strategic role in negotiating transportation agreements and managing supplier relationships to ensure competitive, service-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate short-, medium-, and long-term transportation agreements to secure the most competitive and service-focused outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Oversee existing contracts to ensure optimal conditions based on market trends and the company's current and future footprint.
• Continuously monitor and analyse market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and diversify the supplier base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key logistics providers to maximize value for the company.
• Collaborate with Sales and Planning teams to align logistics decisions with customer needs and strategic priorities.
• Maintain transportation rate databases, manage claims, and reconcile payment discrepancies.
• Prepare spending approvals and contract justification documents for suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics operation management or production management.
• Experience in negotiating with railways and marine companies, an asset.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience working for a large public company in the manufacturing or distribution sector.
• Has several contact within the transportation industry.

Skills

• Bilingual (French/English)*.
• Strong technical and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound decisions based on experience and judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with others.

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