Director of Transportation
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Pay: From CA$100,000.00 per year · Full-time
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- THE COMPANY
- About
- Philosophy
- Message From The Chairman
- Contact Us
- BRANDS
- OVERVIEW
- Urban Planet
- Sirens
- Forever 21
- Bluenotes
- Thriftys
- Suzy Shier
- Charlotte Russe
- Aeropostale
- Urban Kids
- Stitches
- WEST49
- Amnesia
- Rue21
- Store Locations
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Fundraising
- Giving Back
- Scholarships
- CAREERS
- Grow With Us
- Corporate Careers
- In-Store Opportunities
- Students
- The Perks
- MEDIA
- Newsroom
- Press contacts
- English
- Français
- The Company
- The Company
- About
- Philosophy
- Message From The Chairman
- Contact Us
- Brands
- Brands
- Urban Planet
- Sirens
- Bluenotes
- Thriftys
- Suzy
- Urban Kids
- Stitches
- West 49
- Amnesia
- Store Locations
- Social Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Fundraising
- Giving Back
- Scholarships
- Careers
- Careers
- Grow With Us
- Corporate Careers
- In-Store Opportunities
- Students
- The Perks
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Director of Transportation
Date Posted August 5, 2026
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- Department Store Operations
- Location Toronto, ON
- Job ID 140781
- Corporate
- Toronto, ON
- Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.
Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.
How You Will Make a Difference
The Director of Logistics has expertise in all areas of transportation (including ground, sea, line hauls) and is responsible for planning and directing logistical operations to retail stores while securing effective routings and best rates.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all aspects of transportation
- Control day-to-day logistics operations from the warehouse to stores, including shipping, receiving, freight routing and general operations
- Negotiates the best rates with the best carriers for the best routes
- Provide forecasts for Third Party provider on incoming freight and distribution forecasts for upcoming weeks
- Work closely with Third Party provider to ensure the Service Agreement requirements are met, provide recommendations and effective solutions
- Effectively identify and resolve issues regarding transportation issues
- Liaison with outside carrier in regard to special requests and outstanding concerns involving store deliveries
- Analyze and quantify distribution performance and correct deviations from schedules, excessive costs and other negative factors
- Manage monthly/annual logistics operational budgets and project budgets as needed
- Adheres to all health and safety practices including identifying and reporting any safety concerns
- 5+ years’ managing Logistics
- Knowledge of the retail industry an asset
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
- Ability to make effective decisions
- In depth knowledge in various modes of transportation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with International Customs requirements, tariff codes, FDA product codes
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
- Proven ability to work well under pressure, and meets all deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Health and Dental Benefits Plan
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team
This posting is for an open vacancy.
We use AI in our hiring process.
Benefits
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- logistics: 5 years (required)
- retail industry : 1 year (preferred)
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OUR OFFICES
- YM Inc.
TORONTO, ON M6A 2W1
1 866 717-7008
CUSTOMERSERVICE@YMINC.CA
- Thriftys Inc.
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 2X3
- Suzy's Inc. Quebec Location
MOUNT ROYAL, QC H4P 1M7
- Suzy's Inc. Toronto Location
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 1L9
SITE MAP
- Overview
- Urban Planet
- Sirens
- Forever 21
- Bluenotes
- Thriftys
- Suzy Shier
- Charlotte Russe
- Aeropostale
- Urban Kids
- Stitches
- West 49
- Amnesia
- Rue21
- Philosophy
- Message From The Chairman
- Contact Us
- Fundraising
- Giving Back
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- Grow With Us
- Students
- The Perks
- Newsroom
- Store Locations
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Social Commitment Policy
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
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Responsibilities
Direct transportation and logistics operations from the warehouse to retail stores, including shipping, receiving, freight routing, carrier selection, and rate negotiations. Monitor distribution performance, resolve delivery issues, manage operational and project budgets, and coordinate with third-party providers and carriers to meet service requirements.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of logistics management experience; retail industry experience is preferred. Candidates should have transportation-mode expertise, strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills, familiarity with customs requirements and tariff and FDA product codes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Transportation Planning
- Freight Routing
- Carrier Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Forecasting
- Third-Party Provider Management
- Service Agreement Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Decision-Making
- International Customs Requirements
- Tariff Codes
- FDA Product Codes
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Discounted or Free Food
- Extended Health Care
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Store Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
- Paid Sick Days
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
Keywords
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Retail
- Ground Transportation
- Sea Freight
- Line Hauls
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Freight Routing
- Carrier Negotiation
- Third-Party Providers
- Service Agreements
- Distribution Forecasting
- Distribution Performance
- Logistics Budgets
- International Customs
- Tariff Codes
- FDA Product Codes
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- Health and Safety