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VP, TransportationCanadian Tire • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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VP, Transportation

Canadian Tire
  • CA
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
  • CA
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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We are seeking a strategic, results-driven and highly collaborative leader to lead Canadian Tireu2019s end-to-end Transportation function. This role is accountable for delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and resilient product flow from global vendors through to our Banners stores (CTR, Sport Chek, Marku2019s) and eCommerce fulfillment nodes.
The VP, Transportation will lead a complex, multi-modal network spanning ocean, rail, drayage, and over-the-road, while advancing a modern, digitally enabled transportation agenda. This includes leveraging advanced analytics, optimization tools, and TMS capabilities to improve service, reduce cost, and enhance visibility.
Success in this role requires a strong operator with a transformation mindsetu2014someone who can balance in-year performance delivery (cost, service, inventory flow) with longer-term network optimization, carrier strategy, and capability building. The role will partner closely across Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, and Technology, as well as with external carrier partners and government stakeholders.
What youu2019ll do:
Deliver on-time, in-full (OTIF) service performance to stores and customers
Achieve annual transportation cost targets and identify incremental savings opportunities
Improve network efficiency through mode optimization, consolidation, and flow improvements
Advance TMS and data capabilities to enable real-time visibility and decision-making
Strengthen carrier performance and contractual outcomes
Enhance resiliency and risk mitigation across the transportation network
End-to-End Transportation Strategy & Execution:
Lead global and domestic transportation strategy across all modes (ocean, rail, truckload, intermodal, final mile)
Ensure consistent, high service levels to stores and customers while optimizing total landed cost
Carrier Strategy & Commercial Leadership:
Own all carrier sourcing, contracting, and negotiation strategies (ocean, rail, road)
Build strategic, performance-based partnerships with key transportation providers
Continuously benchmark rates and service against market conditions
Cost Management & Productivity:
Deliver transportation budgets and identify in-year savings opportunities (freight, fuel, accessorials)
Drive productivity through network optimization, mode shift, consolidation, and backhaul strategies
Digital & Systems Transformation:
Lead advancement of Transportation Management Systems (e.g., OTM) and analytics capabilities
Embed data-driven decision making, real-time visibility, and AI-enabled optimization into operations
Network Optimization & Flow Management:
Partner across Supply Chain to optimize end-to-end product flow, balancing service, cost, and inventory
Support peak planning, disruption management, and contingency strategies
Regulatory, Compliance & ESG:
Ensure compliant, safe, and secure transportation operations (customs, dangerous goods, transport regulations)
Advance sustainability initiatives including emissions reduction, mode optimization, and fuel strategy
People Leadership & Culture:
Lead and develop a high-performing, engaged transportation team across Canada
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Key Relationships:
SVP Supply Chain & Supply Chain Leadership Team
Merchandising, Finance, and Digital/Technology leaders
Distribution Centre and Inventory Planning leadership
External partners: ocean carriers, rail providers (CN/CPKC), 3PLs, drayage and fleet providers
Canadian Tire Dealers
Government and regulatory bodies
What you bring:
12u + years of progressive leadership experience in transportation or broader supply chain within a complex, multi-node retail or consumer environment
Deep expertise across global and domestic transportation (ocean, rail, trucking, intermodal)
Proven track record of leading large-scale carrier negotiations and managing significant freight spend
Strong financial and commercial acumen with ability to manage budgets and deliver cost reduction
Experience leading digital transformation (TMS, analytics, optimization tools)
Demonstrated ability to influence at senior executive levels internally and externally
Bacheloru2019s degree required; MBA, PLog, or equivalent considered an asset
Operator + Strategist: Proven ability to deliver in-year results while building longer-term capability
Commercially Savvy Negotiator: Strong track record managing large, complex carrier portfolios
Digitally Enabled Leader: Comfortable leveraging data, analytics, and systems to drive decisions
Enterprise Thinker: Looks beyond transportation to optimize total supply chain performance
Collaborative Influencer: Builds strong partnerships across functions, Dealers, and external partners
Change Leader: Experienced driving transformation in established, tenured organizations
Calm Under Pressure: Effective in managing disruption, peak volumes, and network volatility
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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (u201cCTCu201d) is one of Canadau2019s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there''s a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
  • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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  • English
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