Logistics Manager

Exact Match is a strategic recruitment firm focused on connecting experienced Professions with exceptional Employers across Canada and the USA.

Our client, a large, Canadian supplier of raw materials in the construction and infrastructure domain, is looking to hire an experienced Logistics Manager to join their team.

In this role you would be responsible for the planning and coordination of logistic operations for the company.



Responsibilities:


· Develop logistics plans and contingency strategies

· Plan, schedule and coordinate deliveries to customer job sites

· Oversee loading and unloading activities, including ports, yards and job sites

· Supervise preventative maintenance procedures, including pre/post trip inspections

· Monitor inventory levels and maintain records for materials in transit and on site

· Resolve delivery issues and ensure stakeholders are updated on status

· Coordinate with Operations teams on handling, storage and distribution of materials

· Hire, lead, coach and support staff

· Ensure staff training is completed, including H&S, operational procedures and other competencies as required by position

· Evaluate, negotiate contracts, coordinate and manage transportation vendors

· Education and enforcement of health and safety regulations, best practices and company policies & procedures designed to promote safe work environment

· Support continuous improvement initiatives

· Manage logistics budge



Qualifications:

· Degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain or related discipline preferred

· Certifications in logistics or supply chain preferred

· 5+ years of experience in logistics in construction, raw materials, aggregates or related

· Proven staff management experience

· Strong knowledge of Ontario’s transportation laws

· Experience with international shipping, including Seaway, ports, customs

· Proficiency with office productivity tools, including word, excel, outlook

Environment

· Primarily working in the office, with occasional trips to yards and customer sites

· Occasionally requires extended hours

Warehouse & Distribution Manager


Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Warehouse & Distribution Manager is responsible to provide and coordinate all Warehouse and Transportation functions for the facility.



Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, and raw material transfer operations
Provide coaching and support to Supervisor, leads and other warehouse staff
Manage annual budget for warehousing and transportation
Institute process and technology initiatives to drive productivity, cost and service enhancements
Ensure efficient space utilization through layout review and workload/process management
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
Institute reports and KPIs to monitor and improve productivity and efficiency of operations
Lead WMS digital transformation and associated change management
Lead network design strategy and operational oversight of new offsite warehousing operations
Oversee logistics planning and product shunting between multiple warehousing sites
Review and negotiate lane rates in partnership with Transportation Specialist to make strategic decisions on RFQ process and supplier agreements
Identify improvement opportunities and participate in establishing the performance metrics and the CI program for the Department.
Champion the CI program to the Shop Floor.
Facilitate implementation of changes in the department.
Sponsor, lead, facilitate or participate in specific CI projects and establishment of Standard Work.
Monitor and Ensure Health & Safety / HACCP / 5S Compliance




Qualifications:

· Post Secondary education or equivalent required. Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.

· 5-10 years of progressive leadership in a fast paced, high volume Lean Manufacturing environment.

· Experience with performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS)

· SAP Experience

Forklift/Reach Truck licenses an asset.