Finning Canada
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PermanentAt Finning Canada, we move more than equipment—we keep industries running. We’re looking for a Transportation Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service, optimizing logistics, and driving continuous improvement.
In this role, you’ll be at the center of a dynamic transportation network, ensuring the seamless movement of parts and equipment across our operations. If you enjoy solving complex logistical challenges, working with diverse partners, and making a tangible impact every day—this opportunity is for you.
What You’ll Do:
Drive Performance & Optimize Operations
Monitor and assess logistics service provider performance against SLAs, using trend analysis to inform opportunities for incremental improvements in lane efficiency and routing effectiveness.
Contribute to the management and optimization of a transportation network with an annual spend of approximately $90M, supporting cost efficiency and performance visibility
Manage high-valueand complexshipments with a focus on safety, cost control, and risk mitigation
Monitor shipments proactively to ensure on-time delivery; quickly resolve delays and communicate with stakeholders
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the network
Collaborate with internal partners to adjust routes and strategies as business needs evolve
Lead Day-to-Day Transportation Execution
Partner with internal customers to understand transportation needs and deliver cost-effective, reliable solutions
Ensure all shipments are executed successfully and meet customer expectations
Coordinate and schedule transportation requests, managing both preplanned and ad hoc shipments to support timely and efficient delivery
Manage shipment tracking and provide real-time visibility across the network
Act as a key point of contact for transportation inquiries
Work closely with logistics providers to resolve issues and maintain strong operational performance
Review and validate transportation invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
Support Freight Audit & Continuous Improvement
Audit and approve freight invoices to maintain accurate financial records
Contribute to process improvements and take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Post-secondary education in Transportation, Logistics, or Business
Minimum 3+ years of experience in transportation/logistics, including:
- International freight (FCL, LCL, air, parcel)
- Multimodal shipping (TL, LTL)
- Working with freight forwarders
Experience managing heavy equipment transportation is an asset
Strong understanding of supply chain and parts distribution networks
Advanced Excel skills and analytics capability
Your Strengths
Business Acumen You can analyze complex problems and make sound, data-driven decisions
Negotiation Skills Confident working with vendors and influencing outcomes
Detail-Oriented Mindset: You manage the details while never losing sight of the bigger picture
Communication Skills Strong collaborator with clear and professional communication
Results-Driven You act with urgency and take ownership to get things done
Why Join Finning?
Be part of a high-impact role supporting critical operations across Canada
Work with a collaborative, experienced team in a dynamic industry
Gain exposure to large-scale logistics operations and continuous improvement initiatives
Build your career with a respected industry leader
If you’re ready to take ownership of complex logistics challenges and play a key role in delivering excellence to our customers, we’d love to hear from you!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation.
Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle.
Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.
