Manager, Delivery and Transportation Temporary - (one-year contract)

Arc’teryx is seeking a temporary Manager, Delivery and Transportation for a one-year contract. The role is based at the Arc’One Distribution Centre and supports hybrid work from New Westminster, CA. You’ll act as the bridge between Arc’teryx and Amer Sports Delivery & Transportation, aligning forecasting, capacity, and service planning to hit sales and service targets while leading a team of logistics professionals across regions. This is a great fit if you enjoy shaping how a global transport network operates, collaborating with planning and merchandising partners, and driving improvements in efficiency and cost control.

The team you’ll lead sits within the broader Supply Chain function and works closely with internal and external distribution networks, carriers, and D&T partners around the world. You’ll partner with Global Planning and Regional Merchandise Planning & Allocations to steer the transportation network, balancing growth with service commitments and sustainability goals. If you want to influence how a premium outdoor brand moves product around the world and you thrive in cross-functional collaboration, you could be a strong match.

Steering the transport engine

In this role you’ll guide, mentor, and energize a group of logistics specialists, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching and ongoing development. You’ll develop a deep operating understanding of how upstream and downstream partners work, and you’ll keep a transportation roadmap aligned with growth and service needs across NAM, EMEA, and APAC. Your day-to-day will include reviewing quarterly forecasts at a granular level so DCs and carriers can plan resources, while spotting risks and opportunities that could affect delivery to plan. You’ll support regional teams as they execute transportation programs to meet regional objectives and you’ll steer the prioritization of inbound and outbound volumes to support customer requirements by channel, especially during peak periods and seasonal shifts. You’ll collaborate with Allocations, Ecommerce, Retail Operations, and Global Transportation during peak periods to ensure smooth execution, and you’ll optimize shipping methods to maintain service levels while keeping costs in check. You’ll set and track KPIs to surface performance trends, lead periodic reviews with transportation partners, and ensure SLAs are met. You’ll work with Financial Planning & Analysis to model how different service-level scenarios affect financial results and you’ll keep costs and cost forecasts visible for planning purposes. Finally, you’ll influence process improvements and training at distribution centers and partner ecosystems to meet customer needs efficiently, while engaging upstream and downstream partners on those improvements and supporting emissions-reduction initiatives.

What it takes to lead this delivery channel

Must-haves

• Eight or more years in supply chain, distribution center management, or logistics, including inventory management, order fulfilment, process innovation, and SOP creation, with at least three years in a leadership role
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Math, Statistics, Business, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Strong analytical capabilities with hands-on experience manipulating data in Excel and Access and using SQL
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational ability with a track record of juggling multiple priorities and steering projects to completion
• Clear communication and business presentation skills, both oral and written
• Good financial acumen with the ability to read profit and loss and translate data into business impact
• Experience with SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Flexibility and adaptability when facing ambiguity
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively with teammates
• A mindset geared toward breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• A preference for finding the best, not always the easiest, solutions with a commitment to doing what’s right
• A passion for the work that matches a love of getting outside and living it

Nice-to-haves

• Experience connecting regional strategies across NAM, APAC, and EMEA to drive innovation and service excellence
• Background in developing enhanced delivery models for Retail stores and Ecommerce guests
• Familiarity with the mix of global inbound Ocean and Air freight carriers
• Experience shaping regional TL, LTL, and Courier provider mix
• Exposure to evolving Distribution Center and Cross Dock networks to drive service, cost improvements, and emissions reductions

Pay, benefits and practical details

Compensation for this role is CAD$108,000 to CAD$135,000. Arc’teryx frames total rewards to reflect market alignment and the scope of the role, with base pay adjusted by skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

Beyond base pay, the package includes health, dental, and vision coverage with mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. There’s RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx’s Annual Incentive Plan, plus access to an Employee Stock Purchase Program where applicable. You’ll also have paid time off, wellness time, and a No Wasted Day program that provides dedicated paid days to get outside and explore. Parental leave top-up and a nesting period support new parents, and there are professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, and gear discounts and Pro Deals. Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Arc’teryx describes its Equal Opportunity commitment clearly and the company aims to create an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly. The role is hybrid, based at the Arc’One Distribution Centre, and candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Leave it Better, the brand’s call to action for positive change, shared values about outdoor life, and a commitment to bold objectives that are followed through.

How to stand out for this opportunity

Think about your resume first in terms of the must-haves: lead with eight-plus years in supply chain or logistics and highlight three-plus years in a leadership role, plus your SAP and advanced Excel capabilities. Demonstrate your analytical work by describing specific data projects where you manipulated datasets to forecast and optimize capacity, costs, or service levels.

In interviews, bring concrete examples of guiding regional transportation programs and collaborating across cross-functional teams to hit targets. Have a clear story about a time you balanced service and cost during peak periods and a situation where you influenced process improvements at a distribution center or with partners to deliver better outcomes.

Ask a smart question that shows you’re thinking about regional priorities and network optimization, for example: how does Arc’teryx balance regional service objectives with cost controls across NAM, EMEA, and APAC in the coming year, and what would be the top priority for the D&T function?