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Director, Transportation Advisory

Toronto Permanent CA$150,000 - CA$180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
Lead the development of our client's new Transportation Advisory practice, combining client consulting, business development, and practice growth. Advise clients on transportation strategy, network optimization, and TMS solutions while building a high-impact team and service offering.

This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

  • Build and lead a brand-new Transportation Advisory practice
  • Shape client strategy across North America

About Our Client

A fast-growing supply chain consulting firm that helps leading manufacturers, distributors, and retailers optimize their logistics networks and operations across North America. Known for tackling complex operational challenges, the company offers the opportunity to build new service lines in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Description

  • Lead the growth and development of a new Transportation Advisory practice.
  • Deliver strategic transportation and logistics consulting engagements for clients.
  • Drive business development by identifying opportunities and winning new projects.
  • Advise clients on transportation strategy, carrier selection, network optimization, and TMS solutions.
  • Enhance existing network design methodologies with deep transportation expertise.
  • Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team over time.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional supply chain consulting teams on complex client engagements.
  • Shape the service offering, methodologies, and go-to-market strategy for the practice.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong expertise in transportation and logistics, particularly within the U.S. market (carriers, lanes, pricing, and network strategy).
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and the broader transportation technology landscape.
  • Consulting experience is preferred, but candidates from industry with strong transportation expertise will also be considered.
  • Proven ability to build client relationships and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building a new practice and growing a business.
  • Previous leadership or people management experience is an asset.
  • Willingness to travel across North America as needed and work full-time from one of the company's offices.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new Transportation Advisory practice from the ground up.
  • High level of autonomy and direct partnership with senior leadership.
  • Clear path to grow and lead your own team as the practice expands.
  • Competitive compensation package with profit sharing.
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact supply chain and logistics transformation projects across North America.
  • Career advancement within a rapidly growing consulting firm with an entrepreneurial culture.



Contact
Brendan Hamilton
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069386

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Supply Chain Management
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Where
Toronto
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Brendan Hamilton
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069386
Job Nature
Hybrid working