Country Manager - Project Logistics

Rhenus Logistics
Rhenus Logistics
Mississauga, ON, CanadaPresencialCompetitivoPublicado hace 4 días
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Rhenus Logistics

Country Manager - Project Logistics

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What You Can Expect:

Operational Leadership

  • Lead and oversee national project logistics operations, ensuring consistent execution, safety, and service excellence across all projects
  • Establish clear performance objectives and accountability standards for the division
  • Conduct performance reviews, develop direct reports, and mentor emerging leaders to strengthen long-term succession
  • Ensure all projects are delivered in compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and client commitments
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational challenges and high-impact client matters

Financial Management

  • Maintain full P&L responsibility for the national Projects Division, driving revenue growth and margin performance
  • Develop and manage the annual operating budget, including oversight of SG&A and cost controls
  • Conduct monthly financial reviews and variance analysis, implementing corrective actions where required
  • Provide executive-level reporting on financial results, operational KPIs, and commercial pipeline activity
  • Ensure disciplined billing practices and strong cash flow management.

Business Development & Strategic Industry Engagement

  • Partner with the Projects Sales team to identify, pursue, and secure new project logistics opportunities
  • Build and strengthen relationships with global partners, agents, carriers, and key clients
  • Support account development through client engagement, site visits, and technical subject-matter expertise
  • Represent the division at global project meetings, industry conferences, and trade events
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives that expand national capabilities and enhance market positioning.

What You Bring:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, heavy-lift, breakbulk, or out-of-gauge cargo operations, including significant leadership responsibility and full P&L exposure
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with full P&L accountability at a branch, regional, or national level
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline
  • Experience developing and executing national or regional business strategies aligned with global objectives
  • Deep understanding of complex, multimodal transport solutions including ocean chartering, air charter, barge, and specialized inland transport
  • Proven track record managing large-scale, high-value, or time-critical industrial logistics projects
  • Established relationships within key industry sectors such as energy, oil and gas, renewables, mining, infrastructure, or EPC contractors
  • Advanced financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and SG&A oversight
  • Experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients, carriers, and subcontractors
  • Strong risk management capabilities, including contract review, liability exposure assessment, and compliance oversight
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, sales, and finance
  • Ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams in a specialized project cargo environment
  • Familiarity with international trade regulations, customs frameworks, and project compliance requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across global networks and matrix organizations
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to engage clients, partners, and senior leadership confidently
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

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