Director, Transportation

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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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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…