{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bbbb2e8bb9ab4c080a08f781","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbbb2e8bb9ab4c080a08f781","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbbb2e8bb9ab4c080a08f781","title":"Freight Manager","description":"Who We Are Priority Worldwide is a growing global freight forwarding and logistics company with offices and partners around the world. We are committed to delivering the Ultimate Customer Experience while providing innovative, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions to our customers. Sustainability is also a core component of our company and mission. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while creating a positive, collaborative work environment for our employees. Position Overview Priority Worldwide is seeking an experienced Station Manager to lead the overall operations, performance, and continued growth of our Montreal station. This is a hands-on leadership position. The Station Manager will lead the team and oversee the operation, but this is not a management-only role. The successful candidate must have strong, current freight forwarding knowledge and be comfortable personally handling shipments and operational files when needed. The Station Manager will oversee Air and Ocean import and export operations, customer service, compliance, sales support, and station performance. The role will work closely with corporate management and Priority Worldwide's global network to support the continued growth and profitability of the Montreal station. We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the operation, not just managing from the sidelinessomeone who can move between leading the team, working through a difficult shipment, resolving a customer issue, supporting sales, and addressing broader station priorities. Please note: This position is open to candidates currently based in the Greater Montreal Area. This is an on-site position, and candidates must be able to work in our Montreal office. Priority Worldwide does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada to be considered. Only applicants who meet these criteria will be considered. Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of direct Air and Ocean import/export freight forwarding experience. Specifically Air and Ocean Shipments. Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience. Strong and current knowledge of freight forwarding operations. Demonstrated ability to personally handle and troubleshoot shipments and operational files. Strong understanding of Air, Ocean, import, export. Proven experience managing and developing teams. Experience with sales leadership, sales mentorship, or business development. Proven ability to negotiate and close complex business opportunities. Fluent in both French and English. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CargoWise One. Customs brokerage experience and knowledge of CBSA processes strongly preferred Warehouse and inventory management experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Operations & Station Leadership Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Montreal station. Personally handle and support shipments, operational files, quotes, documentation, and problem-solving when needed. Step in during high-volume periods, staffing shortages, complex shipments, or other situations requiring additional operational support. Ensure shipments and customer requests are handled accurately, efficiently, and on time. Monitor workloads and ensure appropriate distribution of work across the team. Ensure employees follow company procedures, customer SOPs, and quality requirements. Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, service, and profitability. Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, transportation providers, overseas partners, and other service providers. Team Leadership Lead, motivate, coach, and develop station employees and managers. Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for performance, service, productivity, and compliance. Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee development in partnership with HR and department managers. Directly manage warehouse personnel and support warehouse operations. Lead regular station meetings and maintain strong communication across departments and offices. Lead by example and remain actively involved in the operation. Customer, Sales & Business Development Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure timely resolution of operational issues. Support sales staff in developing new business, strengthening existing accounts, and closing opportunities. Provide operational expertise for complex quotes, customer requirements, and solutions. Collaborate with sales and corporate management on business plans, market opportunities, and revenue growth. Monitor sales and service objectives and identify opportunities to improve customer retention and profitability. Financial, Customs & Compliance Take responsibility for station-level performance and profitability. Work with accounting and corporate management on financial reporting, budgeting, and station objectives. Maintain knowledge of applicable customs, security, Dangerous Goods, Transport Canada, CBSA, and other regulatory requirements. Support customs brokerage, security, PIP, and bonded/Sufferance Warehouse requirements. Ensure station procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed. Facility & Warehouse Support Support the Facility Manager with office and warehouse operations, maintenance, equipment, safety, and supplies. Ensure warehouse operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company requirements. Promote sustainable practices throughout station operations. Benefits & Compensation Salary: $100,000$140,000 CAD, commensurate with experience and qualifications Supplemental Benefits Package, including Extended Health and Life Insurance 2 Weeks Paid Time Off 5 Personal Paid Days Off RRSP & DPSP Retirement Plan with 3% company matching 3 Paid Days Off for Volunteer Work Priority Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qui sommes-nous? Priority Worldwide est une entreprise mondiale en pleine croissance specialisee dans le transport de marchandises et la logistique, avec des bureaux et des partenaires partout dans le monde. Nous nous engageons a offrir lUltimate Customer Experience tout en proposant a nos clients des solutions de transport innovantes, fiables et efficaces. Le developpement durable constitue egalement un element essentiel de notre entreprise et de notre mission. Nous nous engageons a reduire notre impact environnemental tout en creant un environnement de travail positif et collaboratif pour nos employes. Apercu du poste Priority Worldwide est a la recherche dun(e) gestionnaire de station experimente(e) pour diriger les operations, la performance et la croissance continue de notre station de Montreal. Il sagit dun poste de leadership tres operationnel et pratique. Le/la gestionnaire de station dirigera lequipe et supervisera les operations, mais il ne sagit pas dun poste de gestion uniquement. La personne retenue doit posseder une solide experience actuelle en transport international et etre a laise de prendre personnellement en charge des expeditions et des dossiers operationnels lorsque necessaire. Le/la gestionnaire de station supervisera les operations dimportation et dexportation aeriennes et maritimes, le transport interieur, les activites dentrepot, le service a la clientele, la conformite, le soutien aux ventes et la performance de la station. La personne travaillera en etroite collaboration avec la direction corporative et le reseau mondial de Priority Worldwide afin de soutenir la croissance et la rentabilite continues de la station de Montreal. Nous recherchons une personne qui aime etre au cur des operations et non simplement gerer a distance une personne capable de passer de la gestion de lequipe au traitement dune expedition complexe, a la resolution dun probleme client, au soutien des ventes et a la gestion des priorites generales de la station. Veuillez noter : Ce poste est ouvert aux candidats qui resident actuellement dans la region du Grand Montreal. Il sagit dun poste en presentiel, et les candidats doivent etre en mesure de travailler dans notre bureau de Montreal. Priority Worldwide noffre aucune aide a la relocalisation ni aucun parrainage de visa. Les candidats doivent deja etre autorises a travailler au Canada pour etre consideres. Seuls les candidats qui repondent a ces criteres seront consideres. Qualifications requises Minimum de 10 ans dexperience directe en transport de marchandises, notamment en importation et exportation aerienne et maritime. Minimum de 5 ans dexperience en gestion ou en leadership. Solide connaissance actuelle des operations de transport international. Capacite demontree a prendre personnellement en charge et a resoudre des problemes lies aux expeditions et aux dossiers operationnels. Solide comprehension du transport aerien et maritime, des importations, exportations, transports interieurs et operations dentrepot. Experience demontree en gestion et developpement dequipes. Experience en leadership des ventes, en mentorat dequipes de vente ou en developpement des affaires. Capacite demontree a negocier et a conclure des ententes commerciales complexes. Bilinguisme francais et anglais. Solides competences informatiques, notamment avec Microsoft Office et CargoWise One. Experience en courtage en douane et connaissance des processus de lASFC fortement souhaitees, mais une licence de courtier en douane nest pas requise. Experience en gestion dentrepot et des stocks, un atout. Excellentes competences en communication, organisation, resolution de problemes et prise de decision. Capacite a gerer plusieurs priorites dans un environnement dynamique. Principales responsabilites Gestion des operations et de la station Diriger et superviser les operations quotidiennes de la station de Montreal. Prendre personnellement en charge et soutenir les expeditions, dossiers operationnels, soumissions, documents et problemes operationnels lorsque necessaire. Intervenir lors des periodes de volume eleve, de manque de personnel, dexpeditions complexes ou de toute autre situation necessitant un soutien operationnel supplementaire. Sassurer que les expeditions et les demandes des clients sont traitees avec exactitude, efficacite et dans les delais. Superviser les charges de travail et assurer une repartition appropriee des taches au sein de lequipe. Veiller au respect des procedures de lentreprise, des SOP des clients et des exigences de qualite. Identifier les problemes operationnels et mettre en uvre des solutions afin dameliorer lefficacite, le service et la rentabilite. Gerer les relations avec les transporteurs, fournisseurs, entreprises de transport, partenaires internationaux et autres fournisseurs de services. Leadership et gestion dequipe Diriger, motiver, encadrer et developper les employes et gestionnaires de la station. Etablir des attentes claires et assurer la responsabilisation des employes en matiere de rendement, service, productivite et conformite. Participer au recrutement, a la formation, a la gestion du rendement et au developpement des employes en collaboration avec les RH et les gestionnaires de departement. Assurer la gestion directe du personnel dentrepot et soutenir les operations de lentrepot. Diriger les reunions regulieres de la station et maintenir une communication efficace entre les departements et les bureaux. Montrer lexemple et demeurer activement implique(e) dans les operations. Service a la clientele, ventes et developpement des affaires Developper et maintenir de solides relations avec les clients et assurer une resolution rapide des problemes operationnels. Soutenir lequipe des ventes dans le developpement de nouvelles affaires, la croissance des comptes existants et la conclusion doccasions daffaires. Fournir une expertise operationnelle pour les soumissions complexes, les exigences des clients et les solutions logistiques. Collaborer avec les ventes et la direction corporative sur les plans daffaires, les occasions de marche et la croissance des revenus. Surveiller les objectifs de ventes et de service et identifier les possibilites dameliorer la fidelisation des clients et la rentabilite. Gestion financiere, douanes et conformite Assumer la responsabilite de la performance et de la rentabilite de la station. Collaborer avec la comptabilite et la direction corporative pour les rapports financiers, la budgetisation et les objectifs de la station. Maintenir une connaissance des exigences applicables en matiere de douanes, securite, marchandises dangereuses, Transports Canada, ASFC et autres exigences reglementaires. Soutenir les exigences liees au courtage en douane, a la securite, au programme PIP et a lentrepot cautionne/de souffrance. Veiller au respect constant des procedures de la station et des exigences reglementaires. Soutien aux installations et a lentrepot Soutenir le/la gestionnaire des installations dans les activites, lentretien, lequipement, la securite et les fournitures du bureau et de lentrepot. Veiller a ce que les operations dentrepot soient effectuees de facon securitaire, efficace et conformement aux exigences de lentreprise. Promouvoir des pratiques durables dans lensemble des operations de la station. Remuneration et avantages sociaux Salaire: 100 000 $ a 140 000 $ CAD, selon lexperience et les qualifications Programme davantages sociaux complementaires, incluant assurance maladie complementaire et assurance vie 2 semaines de conges payes 5 journees personnelles payees Regime de retraite RRSP & DPSP avec cotisation de lentreprise de 3 % 3 journees payees pour le benevolat Priority Worldwide est un employeur offrant legalite des chances. Nous valorisons la diversite et nous nous engageons a creer un environnement inclusif pour tous nos employes. 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We are committed to delivering the Ultimate Customer Experience while providing innovative, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions to our customers. Sustainability is also a core component of our company and mission. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while creating a positive, collaborative work environment for our employees. Position Overview Priority Worldwide is seeking an experienced Station Manager to lead the overall operations, performance, and continued growth of our Montreal station. This is a hands-on leadership position. The Station Manager will lead the team and oversee the operation, but this is not a management-only role. The successful candidate must have strong, current freight forwarding knowledge and be comfortable personally handling shipments and operational files when needed. The Station Manager will oversee Air and Ocean import and export operations, customer service, compliance, sales support, and station performance. The role will work closely with corporate management and Priority Worldwide's global network to support the continued growth and profitability of the Montreal station. We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the operation, not just managing from the sidelinessomeone who can move between leading the team, working through a difficult shipment, resolving a customer issue, supporting sales, and addressing broader station priorities. Please note: This position is open to candidates currently based in the Greater Montreal Area. This is an on-site position, and candidates must be able to work in our Montreal office. Priority Worldwide does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada to be considered. Only applicants who meet these criteria will be considered. Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of direct Air and Ocean import/export freight forwarding experience. Specifically Air and Ocean Shipments. Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience. Strong and current knowledge of freight forwarding operations. Demonstrated ability to personally handle and troubleshoot shipments and operational files. Strong understanding of Air, Ocean, import, export. Proven experience managing and developing teams. Experience with sales leadership, sales mentorship, or business development. Proven ability to negotiate and close complex business opportunities. Fluent in both French and English. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CargoWise One. Customs brokerage experience and knowledge of CBSA processes strongly preferred Warehouse and inventory management experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Operations & Station Leadership Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Montreal station. Personally handle and support shipments, operational files, quotes, documentation, and problem-solving when needed. Step in during high-volume periods, staffing shortages, complex shipments, or other situations requiring additional operational support. Ensure shipments and customer requests are handled accurately, efficiently, and on time. Monitor workloads and ensure appropriate distribution of work across the team. Ensure employees follow company procedures, customer SOPs, and quality requirements. Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, service, and profitability. Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, transportation providers, overseas partners, and other service providers. Team Leadership Lead, motivate, coach, and develop station employees and managers. Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for performance, service, productivity, and compliance. Support hiring, training, performance management, and employee development in partnership with HR and department managers. Directly manage warehouse personnel and support warehouse operations. Lead regular station meetings and maintain strong communication across departments and offices. Lead by example and remain actively involved in the operation. Customer, Sales & Business Development Build and maintain strong customer relationships and ensure timely resolution of operational issues. Support sales staff in developing new business, strengthening existing accounts, and closing opportunities. Provide operational expertise for complex quotes, customer requirements, and solutions. Collaborate with sales and corporate management on business plans, market opportunities, and revenue growth. Monitor sales and service objectives and identify opportunities to improve customer retention and profitability. Financial, Customs & Compliance Take responsibility for station-level performance and profitability. Work with accounting and corporate management on financial reporting, budgeting, and station objectives. Maintain knowledge of applicable customs, security, Dangerous Goods, Transport Canada, CBSA, and other regulatory requirements. Support customs brokerage, security, PIP, and bonded/Sufferance Warehouse requirements. Ensure station procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed. Facility & Warehouse Support Support the Facility Manager with office and warehouse operations, maintenance, equipment, safety, and supplies. Ensure warehouse operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company requirements. Promote sustainable practices throughout station operations. Benefits & Compensation Salary: $100,000$140,000 CAD, commensurate with experience and qualifications Supplemental Benefits Package, including Extended Health and Life Insurance 2 Weeks Paid Time Off 5 Personal Paid Days Off RRSP & DPSP Retirement Plan with 3% company matching 3 Paid Days Off for Volunteer Work Priority Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qui sommes-nous? Priority Worldwide est une entreprise mondiale en pleine croissance specialisee dans le transport de marchandises et la logistique, avec des bureaux et des partenaires partout dans le monde. Nous nous engageons a offrir lUltimate Customer Experience tout en proposant a nos clients des solutions de transport innovantes, fiables et efficaces. Le developpement durable constitue egalement un element essentiel de notre entreprise et de notre mission. Nous nous engageons a reduire notre impact environnemental tout en creant un environnement de travail positif et collaboratif pour nos employes. Apercu du poste Priority Worldwide est a la recherche dun(e) gestionnaire de station experimente(e) pour diriger les operations, la performance et la croissance continue de notre station de Montreal. Il sagit dun poste de leadership tres operationnel et pratique. Le/la gestionnaire de station dirigera lequipe et supervisera les operations, mais il ne sagit pas dun poste de gestion uniquement. La personne retenue doit posseder une solide experience actuelle en transport international et etre a laise de prendre personnellement en charge des expeditions et des dossiers operationnels lorsque necessaire. Le/la gestionnaire de station supervisera les operations dimportation et dexportation aeriennes et maritimes, le transport interieur, les activites dentrepot, le service a la clientele, la conformite, le soutien aux ventes et la performance de la station. La personne travaillera en etroite collaboration avec la direction corporative et le reseau mondial de Priority Worldwide afin de soutenir la croissance et la rentabilite continues de la station de Montreal. Nous recherchons une personne qui aime etre au cur des operations et non simplement gerer a distance une personne capable de passer de la gestion de lequipe au traitement dune expedition complexe, a la resolution dun probleme client, au soutien des ventes et a la gestion des priorites generales de la station. Veuillez noter : Ce poste est ouvert aux candidats qui resident actuellement dans la region du Grand Montreal. Il sagit dun poste en presentiel, et les candidats doivent etre en mesure de travailler dans notre bureau de Montreal. Priority Worldwide noffre aucune aide a la relocalisation ni aucun parrainage de visa. Les candidats doivent deja etre autorises a travailler au Canada pour etre consideres. Seuls les candidats qui repondent a ces criteres seront consideres. Qualifications requises Minimum de 10 ans dexperience directe en transport de marchandises, notamment en importation et exportation aerienne et maritime. Minimum de 5 ans dexperience en gestion ou en leadership. Solide connaissance actuelle des operations de transport international. Capacite demontree a prendre personnellement en charge et a resoudre des problemes lies aux expeditions et aux dossiers operationnels. Solide comprehension du transport aerien et maritime, des importations, exportations, transports interieurs et operations dentrepot. Experience demontree en gestion et developpement dequipes. Experience en leadership des ventes, en mentorat dequipes de vente ou en developpement des affaires. Capacite demontree a negocier et a conclure des ententes commerciales complexes. Bilinguisme francais et anglais. Solides competences informatiques, notamment avec Microsoft Office et CargoWise One. Experience en courtage en douane et connaissance des processus de lASFC fortement souhaitees, mais une licence de courtier en douane nest pas requise. Experience en gestion dentrepot et des stocks, un atout. Excellentes competences en communication, organisation, resolution de problemes et prise de decision. Capacite a gerer plusieurs priorites dans un environnement dynamique. Principales responsabilites Gestion des operations et de la station Diriger et superviser les operations quotidiennes de la station de Montreal. Prendre personnellement en charge et soutenir les expeditions, dossiers operationnels, soumissions, documents et problemes operationnels lorsque necessaire. Intervenir lors des periodes de volume eleve, de manque de personnel, dexpeditions complexes ou de toute autre situation necessitant un soutien operationnel supplementaire. Sassurer que les expeditions et les demandes des clients sont traitees avec exactitude, efficacite et dans les delais. Superviser les charges de travail et assurer une repartition appropriee des taches au sein de lequipe. Veiller au respect des procedures de lentreprise, des SOP des clients et des exigences de qualite. Identifier les problemes operationnels et mettre en uvre des solutions afin dameliorer lefficacite, le service et la rentabilite. Gerer les relations avec les transporteurs, fournisseurs, entreprises de transport, partenaires internationaux et autres fournisseurs de services. Leadership et gestion dequipe Diriger, motiver, encadrer et developper les employes et gestionnaires de la station. Etablir des attentes claires et assurer la responsabilisation des employes en matiere de rendement, service, productivite et conformite. Participer au recrutement, a la formation, a la gestion du rendement et au developpement des employes en collaboration avec les RH et les gestionnaires de departement. Assurer la gestion directe du personnel dentrepot et soutenir les operations de lentrepot. Diriger les reunions regulieres de la station et maintenir une communication efficace entre les departements et les bureaux. Montrer lexemple et demeurer activement implique(e) dans les operations. Service a la clientele, ventes et developpement des affaires Developper et maintenir de solides relations avec les clients et assurer une resolution rapide des problemes operationnels. Soutenir lequipe des ventes dans le developpement de nouvelles affaires, la croissance des comptes existants et la conclusion doccasions daffaires. Fournir une expertise operationnelle pour les soumissions complexes, les exigences des clients et les solutions logistiques. Collaborer avec les ventes et la direction corporative sur les plans daffaires, les occasions de marche et la croissance des revenus. Surveiller les objectifs de ventes et de service et identifier les possibilites dameliorer la fidelisation des clients et la rentabilite. Gestion financiere, douanes et conformite Assumer la responsabilite de la performance et de la rentabilite de la station. Collaborer avec la comptabilite et la direction corporative pour les rapports financiers, la budgetisation et les objectifs de la station. Maintenir une connaissance des exigences applicables en matiere de douanes, securite, marchandises dangereuses, Transports Canada, ASFC et autres exigences reglementaires. Soutenir les exigences liees au courtage en douane, a la securite, au programme PIP et a lentrepot cautionne/de souffrance. Veiller au respect constant des procedures de la station et des exigences reglementaires. Soutien aux installations et a lentrepot Soutenir le/la gestionnaire des installations dans les activites, lentretien, lequipement, la securite et les fournitures du bureau et de lentrepot. Veiller a ce que les operations dentrepot soient effectuees de facon securitaire, efficace et conformement aux exigences de lentreprise. Promouvoir des pratiques durables dans lensemble des operations de la station. Remuneration et avantages sociaux Salaire: 100 000 $ a 140 000 $ CAD, selon lexperience et les qualifications Programme davantages sociaux complementaires, incluant assurance maladie complementaire et assurance vie 2 semaines de conges payes 5 journees personnelles payees Regime de retraite RRSP & DPSP avec cotisation de lentreprise de 3 % 3 journees payees pour le benevolat Priority Worldwide est un employeur offrant legalite des chances. 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