Posted 10 months ago
Senior Logistics Manager
@ Export Packers
Brampton, Ontario
Overview
Export Packers is hiring a Senior Logistics Manager to oversee logistics for its International Trading Division, covering temperature-controlled ocean freight, cold chain, warehousing and intermodal operations across several continents. The role leads a global team and requires 10+ years of experience including 5 in leadership. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with one work-from-home day per week and a base salary of $110,000 to $130,000.
Pay:
$110,000–$130,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead global logistics team across temperature-controlled operations
- Manage ocean freight, cold chain, warehousing and inventory
- Negotiate freight rates with steamship lines and 3PL partners
- Coordinate intermodal and container drayage at US and Canadian ports
- Handle marine, warehouse and transportation claims
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years experience, 5+ in leadership
- Degree or diploma in logistics or supply chain
- Ocean freight and cold chain experience
- Negotiation and relationship-building skills
- MS Dynamics 365 and TMS preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CSCP, CPIM, CITT |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Export Packers
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Full company description
Export Packers is a proudly Canadian, leading diversified international food company headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Since 1937, we have built a global reputation for innovation and quality in the import, export, marketing, and production of food products. Operating across three key business segments: International Trading, Foodservice, and Retail, we serve customers throughout Canada and around the world. Our Canadian-produced and marketed products can be found on the shelves of leading retailers and in a wide variety of restaurants across the country. We are trusted leaders for providing private label products. Meanwhile, our International Trading division sources and supplies high-quality food products globally through import and export. As a privately held, family-run organization, we take pride in fostering a positive corporate culture driven by our values-based leadership, reflected in our strong employee retention and long-standing client relationships. At Export Packers, we strive to lead with innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Through responsible sourcing, efficient logistics, and customer-focused solutions, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we operate and across the global food landscape.
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,910
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 319
- Reported office locations
- 107 Walker Drive Brampton, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5K5, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Export Packers
- Export Packers Company Limited
- Specialties
- International Trade
- Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Product Specifications
- Commodity Purchasing
- Food Safety
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Financing
- Foodservice
- Retail
- Private Labelling
- Marketing
- and Product Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Export Packers is a proudly Canadian, leading diversified international food company headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Since 1937, we have built a global reputation for innovation and quality in the import, export, marketing, and production of food products. Operating across three key business segments: International Trading, Foodservice, and Retail, we serve customers throughout Canada and around the world. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Food and Beverage |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Brampton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Specialties | International TradeManufacturingQuality AssuranceProduct SpecificationsCommodity PurchasingFood SafetyLogisticsDocumentationFinancingFoodservice |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About the Company
Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company’s success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Logistics Manager to oversee logistics within our International Trading Division, which moves commodities such as meat, seafood, fruits, and honey across North America, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. This role is ideal for a seasoned logistics professional with experience leading a team and managing global ocean freight, cold chain logistics, warehousing, inventory, and intermodal transportation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead a global, diverse logistics team spanning a variety of products and geographic regions, with a specialized focus on temperature-controlled logistics operations. Key areas of responsibility include ocean freight, over-the-road transportation, cold chain management, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global logistics team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide visionary leadership by anticipating future challenges and trends in logistics and aligning strategies to seize opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Act as a change agent, driving continuous improvement initiatives and promoting the adoption of best practices within the logistics team.
- Develop logistics budgets, optimize resource allocation, and monitor costs.
- Initiate, prepare, and manage logistics RFQ and benchmark activities autonomously.
- Coordinate intermodal shipments and container drayage operations at US and Canadian ports.
- Negotiate ocean freight rates with steamship lines to ensure cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Collaborate with 3PL partners in the US and Canada for cold storage solutions and develop pricing agreements.
- Handle marine, warehouse, and transportation claims with vendors to ensure timely resolution.
- Drive strategic supply chain initiatives to enhance performance, reduce costs, and increase agility across logistics operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards for temperature-controlled transportation.
- Develop and establish Logistics KPI, track variances and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges, ensuring frameworks are cost effective and scalable to accommodate future growth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- 10+ years of proven experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, in temperature-controlled transportation, including ocean freight, cold chain management, warehousing, inventory management, intermodal and container drayage operations.
- Degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree in supply chain is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse, cross-functional teams in a global environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong working knowledge of ocean freight bookings and negotiations with steamship lines.
- Proven ability to develop pricing agreements, manage vendor relationships, and drive value-based partnerships.
- Track record of successfully driving change management initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced transformative environment and motivate teams to adapt to new processes and technologies.
- Experience working with 3PL partners in cold storage in the US and Canada.
- Experience in handling marine, warehouse, and transportation claims.
- Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365 and any TMS is preferred along with advanced skills in MS Office Suites (Excel & Power Point).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Industry certifications such as CSCP, CPIM from ASCM/APICS or CITT are an asset.
Benefits
- Hybrid- 1 day work from home per week
- Summer hours
- Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
- Employee Discounts on the consumables
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Benefits
- RRSP Match Program
The annual base salary for this role is expected to fall between $110,000 and $130,000.
This is an existing vacancy.
Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.
Please note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. This will be facilitated by our team, with full details provided during the selection process.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
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