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Position: Transportation/Execution Manager Location: Windsor, Ontario Position Type : Ag Services and Oilseeds Salary: Full-Time, exempt level position Pre-Employment Requirement: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check About this Position: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Transportation Manager leads all domestic and export transportation functions (truck, rail, and vessel). This pivotal role optimizes transportation efficiency, maximizes processing asset utilization, manages costs, and controls inventory through seamless collaboration with transportation, administrative, commercial, and production teams.
Strategize and execute the logistics pipeline, minimizing costs and ensuring timely deliveries
Coordinate execution with the commercial team to ensure efficient transportation from plant to customer
Oversee a fleet of 200+ private covered hopper cars, maximizing utilization and minimizing idle time and dead freight
Manage and monitor 30,000+ truckloads of products per year
Analyze market trends in truck freight costs and negotiate favorable rates
Manage the location’s daily inventory counts to ensure precise reporting
Synchronize business execution with operations for seamless workflow and enhanced efficiency
Lead daily cross-functional meetings with operations, logistics and commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment
Technologically proficient: Quickly master new computer systems and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency
Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables
IBM systems and other web based systems would be considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to multi task and successfully work in a fast paced environment
Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to understand complex logistical challenges
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Ability to work amidst cross-functional teams, and manage the various priorities to ensure smooth operations of the facilities
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers at all levels
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical
Ambitious
Demonstrates a “get things done” attitude
Pro-active problem-solver with a commitment to rapid resolution, including during off-hours when critical issues arise
This position requires working at a desk, both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time
This position requires occasional “boots on the ground,” with visits to the plant
Occasional travel within the province of Ontario may be required for customer/supplier visits
Ability to lead
Great teammate
Organized
Analytical thinking
Self-confidence
Good communicator
Flexibility
Achievement motived
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