Transportation/Execution Manager

Job Description

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

Proven experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field, combined with 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or commodity trading. A relevant mix of work experience and studies will be considered.

Computer Competence

• 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
  
  

Aptitude Required:

• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to understand complex logistical challenges
• 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
  
  

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead
• Great teammate
• Organized
• Analytical thinking
• Self-confidence
• Good communicator
• Flexibility
• Achievement motived
• Information seeker
  
  

The Salary range for this position is: $73,000 - $110,250

The posted salary range is based on the preferred hiring location for this role. If you are interested in being considered for a different location and we move forward with your application, our recruitment team will share the relevant salary range with you during the recruitment process.

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.
  
  

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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