Description

National Logistics Manager

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America’s leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Supporting the essential infrastructure of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber, and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic National Logistics Manager to lead our transportation operations, for the utility pole business, across Canada. This role involves up to 50% travel and reports directly to the Director of Transportation & Logistics.

The National Logistics Manager ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of products via truck and rail, with responsibility for both strategy and execution. The position supervises a small, high-performing team and partners with plant managers, carriers, and drivers across the country. This is a high-impact role, offering national exposure and opportunities to shape logistics practices for over 140 locations.

The position may be based at one of the following Canadian locations:

  • New Westminster, BC
  • Carseland, AB
  • Gormley or Shelburne, ON
  • Montréal or Delson, QC

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures transportation availability for all logistical needs;
  • Transportation emergency storm response lead; availability in evenings or weekends as required for emergencies
  • Manages all freight claims as it relates to truck transportation;
  • Reviews third party performance, carrier sourcing, and performance optimization;
  • Participates in business development strategies, capital projects and special projects;
  • Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, governmental regulations and contract compliance;
  • Contributes to company transportation decisions; exploits cost-saving opportunities for logistics;
  • Negotiates and publishes transportation rates of third-party carriers;
  • Develops, implements, and monitors third party carrier rates;
  • Knowledge of all company safety, Department of Transportation (DOT), CNESST, and Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) programs;
  • Develops a close working relationship with all carriers and a has a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses;
  • Initiates contact with the Plant Manager and drivers on a regular basis to optimize customer service levels and safety;
  • Manages logistics coordinators within designated region to ensure standard transportation processes are followed;
  • Responsible for performance management, training, vacation coverage requests, and recruitment, for his team in conjunction with the plant managers; sales representatives and supervisors
  • Participates and contributes to company safety program;

Qualifications

Required:

  • 7+ years of Logistics/Transportation experience with a Bachelor’s degree –or– 10+ years of Logistics/Transportation experience with a HS Diploma
  • Experience in forestry, lumber, or utility pole logistics – truck and rail.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Preferred:

  • Bilingual (English & French) — written and spoken.
  • Familiarity with SAP TMS.
  • Proven track record of leading national logistics functions.