Director, Transportation

Job Description

• Lead the growth and development of a new Transportation Advisory practice.
• Deliver strategic transportation and logistics consulting engagements for clients.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities and winning new projects.
• Advise clients on transportation strategy, carrier selection, network optimization, and TMS solutions.
• Enhance existing network design methodologies with deep transportation expertise.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional supply chain consulting teams on complex client engagements.
• Shape the service offering, methodologies, and go-to-market strategy for the practice.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Strong expertise in transportation and logistics, particularly within the U.S. market (carriers, lanes, pricing, and network strategy).
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and the broader transportation technology landscape.
• Consulting experience is preferred, but candidates from industry with strong transportation expertise will also be considered.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building a new practice and growing a business.
• Previous leadership or people management experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel across North America as needed and work full-time from one of the company's offices.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new Transportation Advisory practice from the ground up.
• High level of autonomy and direct partnership with senior leadership.
• Clear path to grow and lead your own team as the practice expands.
• Competitive compensation package with profit sharing.
• Exposure to complex, high-impact supply chain and logistics transformation projects across North America.
• Career advancement within a rapidly growing consulting firm with an entrepreneurial culture.