Freight Director - Transportation and Logistics Brokerage
Top Benefits
About the role
MTE Logistix | Freight Director – Transportation & Freight Brokerage
MTE Logistix Group of Companies is one of Western Canada’s largest 3PL providers, offering over 3 million square feet of warehousing space, product handling, cross-docking, distribution, co-packing, and transportation management services. With our strong track record and growth trajectory, we are seeking a Freight Director to build and lead our freight brokerage division, expanding revenue and delivering exceptional client service.
In short, you will be a great mix of executive level experience in the Freight, Logistics, or transportation operations, and at the same time hold a degree of business acumen that sets you apart from others, the ability to communicate and connect with peers, executive, clients and other stakeholders that is positive, creative, and progressive, and just to button it up in a bow, you will have a high level of initiative for making things happen. You read that right, ‘supply chain unicorn’. If you can wrap your head around this role and think that it is the right position for your mix of skills, education and experience, then get in touch today!!!
What You’ll Do
- Build and optimize MTE’s freight brokerage and transportation program, increasing contribution to overall revenue.
- Engage with clients and vendors to design custom, value-add freight solutions across FTL, LTL, parcel, drayage, rail, air, and ocean freight.
- Negotiate rates and establish strong partnerships with carriers locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Integrate seamlessly with both Business Development and Operations teams to maximize the impact of MTE for our clients.
- Mentor a small but growing team of Freight Coordinators/Planners in Edmonton and Calgary.
- Act as the senior escalation point for transportation and freight issues, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Implement systems, analytics, and process improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of freight forwarding/transportation management experience, including 5+ years at a senior leadership level.
- Proven success in building freight programs and driving revenue growth in a brokerage model.
- Exceptional understanding of the world of 3PL and warehousing and how transportation integrates.
- Strong negotiation, carrier management, and client service skills.
- Experience with (TMS) Transportation management system platforms, freight analytics, and margin optimization.
- Entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset with a high sense of urgency.
Why you'll love MTE Logistix
- Competitive compensation package: $150,000 – $225,000 with performance bonus opportunities.
- Full benefits package, and tools commensurate with an executive level position.
- Opportunity to shape and lead a growing freight division within a major 3PL organization.
- Collaborative, innovative culture with strong leadership support.
- Based in Edmonton, or Calgary with travel (20–25%) across Canada.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help drive the next chapter of MTE Logistix’s freight success story!
#Workwolf
About MTE Logistix
MTE offers 3PL and contract warehousing in Edmonton and Calgary, providing short- and long-term warehouse storage, order fulfillment and distribution. With almost 2 million sq. ft of space, 20+ rail doors and 200+ dock doors between our 9 Edmonton & Calgary warehouse facilities, we can handle any volume. MTE Logistix is your source for service excellence in Western Canada.
In business since 1925 with over 200 employees, MTE Logistix has the experience and resources to meet your current and future needs.
MTE Logistix maintains multiple warehouse facilities in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta. These locations give us the perfect opportunity to help clients reach throughout Western Canada with one inventory. MTE Logistix is strategically positioned to help our clients capitalize on the incredible opportunities this market has to offer.
Freight Director - Transportation and Logistics Brokerage
Top Benefits
About the role
MTE Logistix | Freight Director – Transportation & Freight Brokerage
MTE Logistix Group of Companies is one of Western Canada’s largest 3PL providers, offering over 3 million square feet of warehousing space, product handling, cross-docking, distribution, co-packing, and transportation management services. With our strong track record and growth trajectory, we are seeking a Freight Director to build and lead our freight brokerage division, expanding revenue and delivering exceptional client service.
In short, you will be a great mix of executive level experience in the Freight, Logistics, or transportation operations, and at the same time hold a degree of business acumen that sets you apart from others, the ability to communicate and connect with peers, executive, clients and other stakeholders that is positive, creative, and progressive, and just to button it up in a bow, you will have a high level of initiative for making things happen. You read that right, ‘supply chain unicorn’. If you can wrap your head around this role and think that it is the right position for your mix of skills, education and experience, then get in touch today!!!
What You’ll Do
- Build and optimize MTE’s freight brokerage and transportation program, increasing contribution to overall revenue.
- Engage with clients and vendors to design custom, value-add freight solutions across FTL, LTL, parcel, drayage, rail, air, and ocean freight.
- Negotiate rates and establish strong partnerships with carriers locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Integrate seamlessly with both Business Development and Operations teams to maximize the impact of MTE for our clients.
- Mentor a small but growing team of Freight Coordinators/Planners in Edmonton and Calgary.
- Act as the senior escalation point for transportation and freight issues, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Implement systems, analytics, and process improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of freight forwarding/transportation management experience, including 5+ years at a senior leadership level.
- Proven success in building freight programs and driving revenue growth in a brokerage model.
- Exceptional understanding of the world of 3PL and warehousing and how transportation integrates.
- Strong negotiation, carrier management, and client service skills.
- Experience with (TMS) Transportation management system platforms, freight analytics, and margin optimization.
- Entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented mindset with a high sense of urgency.
Why you'll love MTE Logistix
- Competitive compensation package: $150,000 – $225,000 with performance bonus opportunities.
- Full benefits package, and tools commensurate with an executive level position.
- Opportunity to shape and lead a growing freight division within a major 3PL organization.
- Collaborative, innovative culture with strong leadership support.
- Based in Edmonton, or Calgary with travel (20–25%) across Canada.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help drive the next chapter of MTE Logistix’s freight success story!
#Workwolf
About MTE Logistix
MTE offers 3PL and contract warehousing in Edmonton and Calgary, providing short- and long-term warehouse storage, order fulfillment and distribution. With almost 2 million sq. ft of space, 20+ rail doors and 200+ dock doors between our 9 Edmonton & Calgary warehouse facilities, we can handle any volume. MTE Logistix is your source for service excellence in Western Canada.
In business since 1925 with over 200 employees, MTE Logistix has the experience and resources to meet your current and future needs.
MTE Logistix maintains multiple warehouse facilities in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta. These locations give us the perfect opportunity to help clients reach throughout Western Canada with one inventory. MTE Logistix is strategically positioned to help our clients capitalize on the incredible opportunities this market has to offer.