Manager - Logistics and Warehousing
- Location: Vancouver
- Posting Date: February 11, 2021
- Job Order ID: 436024
- Consultant: Wade Simmons
- Industry: Logistics / Distribution
Manager Logistics and Warehousing
We are looking for a talented Logistics and Warehousing Manager to join an established and busy company in the Lower Mainland, BC.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the operations team to improve process, procedure and structure of the logistics operations department
- Manage carriers regarding transportation requirements and service levels and logistics operations
- Negotiate rates with transportation service providers
- Oversee warehousing and distribution functions and inventory with high daily volumes of both inbound and outbound orders
- Performing continuous improvement activities where possible to reduce order cycle times, increase productivity, and improve overall efficiency of the operation.
- Motivate your team and build a culture where people will enjoy coming to work.
- Planning and managing through fluctuations in business based on seasonality
- Ensure industry safety and health standards are followed
- Recommend and implement changes to the current system and SOPs to provide process efficiencies and cost reductions
- Hands on leader, working closely with the non-union team in the office and distribution centres
- Other duties as required
- Post-Secondary education or industry certification is an asset
- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a logistics and distribution environment
- Experience with carrier management and negotiations and multi mode logistics including road and ocean
- Solid hands-on leadership and management skills of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Above average time management and organization skills
- Ability to analyze and provide results
If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, please send us your resume today!