Transport Manager, Boucherville

Reporting to Logistics Director, as a Transport Manager, you will play a key role within the logistics management team. Your mission: elevate the performance of our transport network, develop long-lasting partnerships with our carriers, and drive the transformation of our operations to deliver reliable, modern, and competitive service.You will have a direct impact on our financial results and service quality by managing supplier performance, optimizing transport strategies, and implementing innovative solutions that support our growth while reducing our environmental footprint. Your position will involve close collaboration with internal teams—planning, customer service, finance, warehousing—as well as our strategic carriers. You will be at the heart of executing our transport vision, continuous improvement, and the evolution of our logistics network in Canada.Responsibilities Foster and develop relationships with our carriers to ensure optimal day-to-day performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost, complaint management). Guide and support the daily operations team (UberFreight) in resolving issues. Conduct performance reviews (weekly, monthly) and drive associated improvement plans.Performance Management&Strategic Analysis Define, implement, and monitor relevant transport KPIs to quickly identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Analyze cost trends, supplier performance, and productivity, and recommend concrete actions to strengthen network reliability. Produce and share transport performance data using Power BI, Uber Freight, and other analytic tools.Lead annual reviews of commercial agreements with our carriers to reduce costs and continuously improve service. Co-lead RFPs with the procurement team and optimize the partner portfolio. Enhance strategic collaboration with carriers and build joint productivity initiatives. Continuous Improvement Projects&Network Transformation Define and execute the medium-term transport strategy, including network development projects. Develop innovative solutions with external partners: route optimization, digital tools, process automation, CO₂ reduction initiatives. Actively participate in logistics transformation projects and supply chain performance routines.The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $105,000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions. Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people. This posting is for an existing vacancy. About you

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Solid experience in transport management and supplier performance oversight. Excellent understanding of logistics environments and transport operation models (TL, LTL, 3PL, etc.). Bilingual in French andEnglish.Desired proficiency with SAP, TMS (Transplace), Power BI or similar tools. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a sharp sense of customer service. Natural leadership and ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment. Results-oriented mindset, commitment to continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving skills.What are you waiting for? Join our team and enjoy these exceptional benefits! Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country’s largest consumer-facing B Corporation, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. From year to year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and was awarded the Parity Certification Women in Governance for our commitment towards gender equality in the workplace. We have 500+ employees across Canada that are engaged and energized to deliver Danone’s mission: Bringing health through to food to as many people as possible , by working on strong brands such as Activia, Oikos, Danone, Silk, International Delight and many others. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU .Danone Canada doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.Please note that this posting has been written in the masculine form solely to shorten the text. We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position. #LI-NORAM #LI-HYBRID Job details

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