Director, Transportation and Logistics

We have partnered with SaskMilk in search of a strategic and experienced Director, Transportation & Logistics to lead the transformation of the Western Milk Pool transportation network across Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape and modernize a complex, multi-stakeholder logistics system supporting the dairy industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and implementing the policies, processes, and infrastructure needed to support a high-performing transportation network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and implementation of opportunities to optimize the WMP transportation network
• Design and implement transportation models, policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with producers, processors, transporters, and regulators to drive system-wide improvements
• Facilitate infrastructure investments and cost-sharing initiatives, including ROI analysis
• Oversee implementation of transportation compensation model changes and other strategic initiatives
• Identify system constraints (e.g., capacity, scheduling, infrastructure) and develop solutions
• Support the selection and implementation of logistics technology to improve coordination and visibility
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term plans to enhance network performance and resilience

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transportation and logistics, preferably within perishable, refrigerated, or agri-food supply chains
• Proven success optimizing complex logistics networks and delivering measurable efficiencies
• Strong stakeholder management skills in multi-party environments
• Experience developing policies, SOPs, and leading system or process transformation
• Demonstrated project leadership and ability to execute large-scale initiatives
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case and ROI development
• Experience with logistics systems and technology implementation is an asset
• Familiarity with regulated industries and working with government stakeholders is preferred

Education

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• CLTD or similar designation preferred
• Project management certification is an asset

Why Join SaskMilk?

• Lead a high-impact, newly created role with mandate to build and transform
• Influence transportation efficiency across Western Canada’s dairy industry
• Work in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment
• Combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution

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