Director, Transportation & Network Development

About us Northland Floral is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Director, Transportation & Network Development to lead the evolution of Transportation from an operational support function into a strategic growth platform. The role is responsible for transportation and logistics execution while pursuing opportunities to maximize asset utilization, develop backhaul and third-party freight opportunities, optimize routes, establish strategic partnerships, and enhance cross-docking capabilities. The successful candidate will build scalable transportation systems, improve network performance, and position transportation as a driver of future growth and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute Northland's transportation growth strategy, including transportation network expansion, capital recommendations, and scalable operating frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities to improve asset utilization, generate incremental revenue, and expand transportation services, including backhauls, third-party freight, strategic partnerships, and customer-focused logistics solutions. Assess and develop cross-docking and distribution capabilities that enhance service, expand network reach, and leverage existing facilities and transportation assets. Optimize routes, transportation planning, network utilization, and fleet productivity through analytics, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives. Establish KPIs to monitor transportation performance, asset utilization, customer service, and financial results. Provide leadership and oversight for transportation operations, fleet management, team development, regulatory compliance, and delivery execution.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Operations, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or network management. Proven success developing transportation capabilities, optimizing assets, and driving operational growth, including backhaul, third-party freight, and revenue-generating initiatives. Experience within perishables, horticulture, agriculture, food distribution, temperature-sensitive supply chains, and cross-border transportation is considered an asset. Strategic, entrepreneurial, and financially astute leader with strong analytical, systems-thinking, change management, and collaboration skills.

Salary: $150k; Candidates with exceptional experience may be considered beyond the stated salary. This posting is for an existing vacancy.