Head Of External Transport

About This Role

Orchestrating the operational management of incoming and outgoing shipments in strict compliance with international standards is the core of this role. You will also lead the strategy for North American road freight flows by optimizing pricing structures, leading key negotiations, and ensuring rigorous administrative follow-up. This position is for an experienced professional in logistics or management with a background in aerospace who wants to grow and develop new skills, joining the Material Control team for the A220 Commercial Aircraft Program.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability by negotiating transport pricing structures and major contracts
• Select, negotiate with, and strictly monitor the overall performance of key carriers and third-party logistics providers
• Accurately maintain logistics databases and ensure rigorous administrative tracking using IT tools
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency to manage multiple complex, high-impact financial projects simultaneously
• Effectively interact with and present strategic or contractual summaries up to the C-suite level
• Interpret complex contractual terms and align logistics priorities between internal teams and external clients

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position and/or in logistics (3PL)
• Bachelor
• Ability to manage multiple high-financial-impact and/or high-complexity projects, sense of urgency, strong interpersonal skills, and team spirit
• Strategic analysis capability, operational risk management, and fast decision-making in high-volume/high-urgency environments
• Process structuring, oversight of complex logistics projects, and deployment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams in a performance- and accountability-driven environment
• Rigorous development, tracking, and control of logistics and transport budgets; variance analysis and operational profitability optimization

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Group insurance plan
• Retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Hybrid work policy (depending on operational needs)
• On-site cafeteria
• Highly competitive paid time off policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount program
• On-site medical service
• Public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel
• Carpooling app
• Career advancement opportunities
• Numerous training options (a catalog of over 10,000 open-access e-learning courses to boost your employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, national and international mobility)