Director, Transportation
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Director, Transportation, reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Director of Transportation is responsible for developing and leading an integrated transportation function that delivers safe, efficient, and cost-effective service to customers and partners across The Beer Store (TBS) and Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL). This role oversees centralized routing, fleet maintenance, third-party logistics, freight payables and procurement, driving continuous improvement through data, technology, and process excellence. A key focus will be building a culture of excellence, implementing a transportation control tower, and optimizing systems such as Ortec to enhance visibility, efficiency, and accountability across the network.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide strategic leadership for transportation operations across TBS & BDL, ensuring service excellence, safety, and cost efficiency
- Develop and execute long-term transportation strategies, including capacity planning, fleet optimization, and sustainability initiatives
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Manage fleet and material handling equipment (MHE), including capital purchases, ROI analysis, vendor negotiations, and lifecycle planning
- Oversee carrier selection and management for LTL and full truckload freight across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance and performance
- Drive operational optimization through routing improvements, Lean methodologies, and centralized control tower systems for real-time visibility
- Own financial performance for transportation, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives
- Establish and manage strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements to maximize value and reliability
- Implement performance management frameworks, leveraging KPIs and data analytics to improve delivery, fleet uptime, and cost metrics
- Champion innovation and technology adoption, piloting automation, digital tools, and sustainability programs to future-proof operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to align transportation strategies with broader business objectives
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional designation in one or more of the following: CITT, P.Log, Lean Six Sigma, PMP
- Post-graduate in Supply Chain, Business or related field would be an asset
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation or logistics within a large, multi-site network (ideally beverage, retail, or CPG)
- 5+ years in a senior leadership/management role
- Experience leading large-scale fleet and routing operations, including unionized environments
- Proven success implementing and leveraging transport management systems (Ortec preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage 3PL partnerships and vendor relationships
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing large operating and capital budgets
Skills
- Ability to lead organization growth through strategic planning and operational excellence
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret and act on operational data
- Deep understanding of transportation compliance, safety, and maintenance regulations
- Advanced knowledge of routing optimization, fleet lifecycle management, and logistics cost drivers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (Ortec, SAP, Power BI, Excel)
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to lead change, deliver process excellence and influence team and stakeholders on a course of action
- Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical and vendor negotiation skills
Compensation
The hiring range for this position is $128,300-$160,400 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
