About this role
The Team Lead for LTL Carrier Development is to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight over a pod of LTL Carrier Coordinator(s) and LTL Carrier Analyst(s). This individual will be engaged across both external-and-internal-facing carrier development activities including the sourcing and selection of new partner carriers, negotiation of rates and contracts with our partners, and the end-to-end financial cycle of our carrier processes from tender through invoice.
Specific Responsibilities include:
People Development and Support:
- Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the LTL Carrier Coordinator and LTL Carrier Analyst teams.
- Coordinate workload distribution, prioritize departmental activities, and support effective coverage planning for vacations, holidays, and other absences.
- Approve time off and holiday coverage.
- Develop and maintain Partner Carrier training materials, onboard new team members, and ensure adherence to established processes and best practices.
- Maintain departmental KPIs – daily, weekly, monthly tracking and reporting.
Carrier Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for partner carrier relationships, building and maintaining strong partnerships with external carriers.
- Lead partner carrier onboarding activities, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Manage partner carrier agreements, terms and conditions, and contract management.
- Act as an escalation point for complex carrier issues.
Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management:
- Lead carrier RFP processes and negotiations.
- Analyze freight spend and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies to senior leadership.
- Review and approve carrier purchase orders and audit transactions for accuracy.
- Monitor and oversee the carrier accounts payable status.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Act as the departmental liaison and subject matter expert for internal stakeholders, including Sales, Pricing, Operations, and Accounts Payable.
- Participate in initiatives and special projects that enhance network performance, carrier partnerships, and overall service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Our Ideal Candidate will possess :
- 1-2 years related experience in transportation or a similar role.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field is considered to be an asset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to lead departmental activities with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor, supplier, or partner relationships.
- Demonstrated financial and analytical acumen, including experience with LTL freight markets, pricing, and cost analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and drive issues through to resolution.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Experience coaching, training, or providing guidance to team members is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.
- Proficiency with Power BI is considered a strong asset.
This job is classified under NOC Code: 13201.
Why Bison:
• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison:
• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability
Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.