Specialist, Commercial Logistics

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Specialist, Commercial Logistics. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview: Reporting to the Commercial Logistics Supervisor, you will play a strategic role in negotiating transportation agreements and managing supplier relationships to ensure competitive, service-oriented solutions. Your work will directly impact cost efficiency, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. 

Your Challenges:

• Negotiate short-, medium-, and long-term transportation agreements to secure the most competitive and service-focused outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Oversee existing contracts to ensure optimal conditions based on market trends and the company’s current and future footprint.
• Continuously monitor and analyse market conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities and diversify the supplier base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key logistics providers to maximize value for the company.
• Collaborate with Sales and Planning teams to align logistics decisions with customer needs and strategic priorities.
• Maintain transportation rate databases, manage claims, and reconcile payment discrepancies.
• Prepare spending approvals and contract justification documents for suppliers.

Your profile :

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics operation management or production management.
• Experience in negotiating with railways and marine companies, an asset.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience working for a large public company in the manufacturing or distribution sector.
• Has several contact within the transportation industry.

Your Skills:

• Bilingual (French/English)*.
• Strong technical and contract negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound decisions based on experience and judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with others.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus 
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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