Logistics Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Exceldor Foods Ltd.

Description

Exceldor Cooperative, located in Mississauga, Ontario, is currently seeking to fill the role of Logistics Manager.

Exceldor is a leading manufacturer and marketer of poultry products in the Canadian market. Famous for the BUTTERBALL brand, Exceldor has brought a wide range of innovative products to market over the years, meeting consumer demand for nutritious high-quality products. We continue to strive for excellence in product quality and ensuring food safety, while focusing on sustainability initiatives and giving back to the communities in which we work.

• Oversee negotiations and relationship development with 3PL Warehouses & Carriers
• Manages the Transportation and Warehouse budget with monthly tracking of expenses
• Ensures and maintains partnership with 3PL service providers (transportation, warehousing), to strategically manage unexpected fluctuations in the supply chain
• Ensures operational excellence in daytoday transportation and delivery operations at the National level
• Manages the optimal execution of the logistics operations of 3PL Transport and 3PL Warehousing, in an effort to reduce operational costs
• Implements a continuous improvement approach to reduce operating costs, while aiming to improve the level of service
• Establish daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports, complete with accurate performance indicators to track loads (Cases and KGs) and better assist with road planning and mapping
• Proactively address and resolve customerrelated logistics issues to minimize company costs
• Analyze and determine Logistic Shipping and Outbound patterns to assist with endcustomer delivery consolidations
• Collaborate with Exceldor's business units (Chicken and Turkey) and corporate units to provide an efficient Transportation and Warehouse service in line with the needs expressed
• Assist with crossanalysis and validation between various Warehouse Portals, Excel documents, and JD Edwards, to ensure information reflected is accurate and in realtime
• In collaboration with QA and R&D, ensure the followup of Exceldor quality standards (HACCP / SQF), participate in transport and storage supplier audits and convey Exceldor's quality and safety standards
• Key lead for customer order management and key customer contact for issues related to shortages, logistics tracking, etc.
• Escalation contact for order entry and adjustments, including but not limited to; customer shortages, pricing discrepancies, etc.
• Key lead for process improvement and system development (JD Edwards)
• Responsible for validating and approving Trade Spends, Warehouse and Carrier claims
• Assist in Inventory Management and development, including but not limited to; inbounds from various Co-Packers and Production facilities, outbound deductions for customer orders, investigation of inventory discrepancies, etc.
• Manage the daily communication between internal and external departments in operational matters, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly/annual reporting and analysis on sales trends, inventory rotation and shelf life, transportation comparisons, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of products
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 5+ years of experience relevant to the position
• Possess extensive knowledge of EDI capabilities & functionalities
• Bias for action, results oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize & demonstrate initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with creative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• High level of integrity and ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Ability to challenge existing processes and propose effective solutions
• Ability to meet tight timelines and work in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to take ownership and accountability of issues as they arise
• Experience participating in Lean Six and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced level of Excel
• Bilingualism in French deemed a strong asset

We are looking for a strategic thinker who can see the big picture and is eager to make an impact on our organization.

We offer a workplace culture of openness and inclusiveness that fosters transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in ensuring the success of the organization.

We offer an excellent work environment, opportunity for advancement and competitive compensation package including health/dental coverage, drug plan, pension plan, etc.

This is a permanent full-time position working out of our Mississauga office.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pensio