Carrier & Partner Management Manager(Transportation & Logistics) - Mississauga ON

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation. 

At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness , Imagination , Exemplary and Excellence . With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.

Summary: 

To support and optimize our network of transportation partners, we are seeking a Carrier & Partner Management Manager . This role is critical in ensuring we maintain a high-performing, cost-effective, and reliable carrier base to support our growing operations.

You will be responsible for building strong carrier relationships, driving sourcing strategies, and improving network performance through data-driven insights and disciplined execution. This is a commercially focused role with direct impact on transportation cost, service performance, and capacity reliability.

What You’ll Do

Carrier Strategy & Sourcing

• Source, onboard, and develop carrier partnerships to support network growth and evolving capacity needs
• Lead rate negotiations, contracts, and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and cost optimization
• Support and execute carrier sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational priorities

Carrier Performance & Network Optimization

• Manage relationships with carriers and transportation partners to ensure service reliability and performance
• Monitor carrier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, cost, service quality, and capacity utilization
• Identify underperforming carriers and implement corrective actions or replacement strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen carrier performance and network efficiency

Collaboration & Commercial Alignment

• Collaborate with Operations, Pricing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align carrier strategy with business needs
• Support capacity planning and respond to fluctuations in demand, seasonality, and market conditions
• Contribute to transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting with a focus on cost control and optimization

Compliance & Market Intelligence

• Ensure carriers meet Canadian regulatory requirements, including safety standards, insurance, and federal/provincial regulations
• Leverage knowledge of market trends (capacity, fuel, lane pricing) to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, or logistics within Canada
• Proven track record of negotiating trucking rates and managing carrier relationships
• Strong understanding of Canadian transportation markets, lane pricing, and capacity dynamics
• Advanced Excel skills for rate analysis, lane costing, and supplier benchmarking
• Experience working with TMS or ERP systems
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost savings, performance, and network optimization

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• SCMP / SCMA or similar designation
• Knowledge of:
  • Canadian trucking capacity trends
  • Fuel surcharge structures
  • Regional lane pricing and seasonality

Requirements:   

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in transportation sourcing, carrier procurement, or logistics within Canada
• Proven experience negotiating domestic trucking rates and managing carrier relationships
• Strong understanding of Canadian transportation markets and lane‑based pricing
• Solid Excel skills for rate analysis, lane costing, and supplier comparisons
• Experience with TMS or ERP systems is an asset
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple sourcing initiatives
• Commercially minded and cost‑focused
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline

  • 4+ years of experience in Canadian transportation sourcing or logistics procurement

  • Professional designation (SCMP, PMAC/SCMA) considered an asset
    Knowledge of:

    • Canadian trucking capacity trends

    • Fuel surcharge mechanisms

    • Regional lane pricing and seasonality

Salary Range: $95,029 - $118,786

This salary range is presented in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and reflects the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal compensation practices.

At CEVA we are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment.

We offer: 

• A Competitive Compensation PackageComprehensive Health & Dental Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education

CEVA is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.