Are you currently looking for a logistics specialist opportunity? Do you have experience in logistics, looking for a challenge, and an awesome opportunity to learn and grow with a great company? If so, this company in the food industry could be a great fit for you and we would love to discuss the opportunity with you.
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We are looking for a project-based LTL Distribution Development Specialist to drive the optimization and expansion of our frozen food distribution strategy across key U.S. markets. This role will focus on designing and implementing efficient, cost-effective LTL solutions that meet the unique handling and cold chain requirements of our frozen fruits, vegetables, and potatoes.
Advantages
• Competitive annual salary
• Part of the annual, discretionary bonus plan
• Health and dental insurance (100% of premiums paid by company) after 3 months employment
• Telus Virtual Health Care Telemedicine after 3 months of employment
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year, 3 weeks after 1.5 years of employment
• 5 personal days
• Hybrid work model, 2 day per week from home
• 50% subsidized gym membership to Fit Form West Island
• Flex Friday work hours
• Casual-professional work environment
• Weekly fresh fruit program in the office
• Brand new, beautiful head office
• Free onsite parking with free electric car charging stations
• Outdoor patio for lunches and events
• Company events paid by the company
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Distribution Network Development: Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with new distributors in line with our retail business development goals.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the business development team to align distribution capabilities with market expansion strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research to identify distribution opportunities in target regions and provide actionable recommendations to improve market penetration.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate distributor and carrier performance using KPIs (e.g., cost per pallet, on-time delivery, claim rate), and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and sales effectiveness.
• LTL Optimization: Analyze current LTL transportation methods and identify opportunities for improvement in cost, transit time, service reliability, and product integrity.
• LTL Model Development: Design and implement new LTL distribution models for frozen goods that align with customer needs and business growth.
• Carrier & 3PL Evaluation: Identify and assess potential third-party logistics (3PL) and LTL carrier partners specializing in cold chain transportation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain, logistics, sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure cohesive execution of distribution strategies.
• Distribution Planning: Create and manage detailed distribution maps, route plans, and shipping schedules to improve LTL efficiency.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate distribution agreements with new and existing partners to secure favorable terms and service levels.
• Cost & Program Analysis: Prepare cost analyses and reports to support decision-making and implementation of new LTL programs.
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to food safety, cold chain standards, and transportation regulations across all regions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in frozen food distribution, with a proven track record of success.
• Established network of contacts within regional U.S. retail distribution channels.
• Deep understanding of cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled transportation.
• Hands-on experience with third-party logistics (3PL), vendor management, and logistics contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency in logistics systems and route optimization tools (e.g., Transportation Management Systems, Excel, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Summary
Why Randstad?
There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.
If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca / sean.lynch@randstad.ca /
Please add us on LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/
For a complete list of all available jobs by division, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you currently looking for a logistics specialist opportunity? Do you have experience in logistics, looking for a challenge, and an awesome opportunity to learn and grow with a great company? If so, this company in the food industry could be a great fit for you and we would love to discuss the opportunity with you.
We are looking for a project-based LTL Distribution Development Specialist to drive the optimization and expansion of our frozen food distribution strategy across key U.S. markets. This role will focus on designing and implementing efficient, cost-effective LTL solutions that meet the unique handling and cold chain requirements of our frozen fruits, vegetables, and potatoes.
Advantages
• Competitive annual salary
• Part of the annual, discretionary bonus plan
• Health and dental insurance (100% of premiums paid by company) after 3 months employment
• Telus Virtual Health Care Telemedicine after 3 months of employment
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year, 3 weeks after 1.5 years of employment
• 5 personal days
• Hybrid work model, 2 day per week from home
• 50% subsidized gym membership to Fit Form West Island
• Flex Friday work hours
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• Casual-professional work environment
• Weekly fresh fruit program in the office
• Brand new, beautiful head office
• Free onsite parking with free electric car charging stations
• Outdoor patio for lunches and events
• Company events paid by the company
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Distribution Network Development: Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with new distributors in line with our retail business development goals.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the business development team to align distribution capabilities with market expansion strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research to identify distribution opportunities in target regions and provide actionable recommendations to improve market penetration.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate distributor and carrier performance using KPIs (e.g., cost per pallet, on-time delivery, claim rate), and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and sales effectiveness.
• LTL Optimization: Analyze current LTL transportation methods and identify opportunities for improvement in cost, transit time, service reliability, and product integrity.
• LTL Model Development: Design and implement new LTL distribution models for frozen goods that align with customer needs and business growth.
• Carrier & 3PL Evaluation: Identify and assess potential third-party logistics (3PL) and LTL carrier partners specializing in cold chain transportation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain, logistics, sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure cohesive execution of distribution strategies.
• Distribution Planning: Create and manage detailed distribution maps, route plans, and shipping schedules to improve LTL efficiency.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate distribution agreements with new and existing partners to secure favorable terms and service levels.
• Cost & Program Analysis: Prepare cost analyses and reports to support decision-making and implementation of new LTL programs.
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to food safety, cold chain standards, and transportation regulations across all regions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in frozen food distribution, with a proven track record of success.
• Established network of contacts within regional U.S. retail distribution channels.
• Deep understanding of cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled transportation.
• Hands-on experience with third-party logistics (3PL), vendor management, and logistics contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency in logistics systems and route optimization tools (e.g., Transportation Management Systems, Excel, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Summary
Why Randstad?
There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.
If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca / sean.lynch@randstad.ca /
Please add us on LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/
For a complete list of all available jobs by division, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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