Logistics Manager - Ontario, Canada - NA Freight Forwarding Inc

NA Freight Forwarding Inc Ontario, Canada

1 week ago

Description

Shift Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm (In Office)

Terms: Permanent Full-Time

Reports To: President

About Us:

North American Freight Forwarding is a Canadian based company specializing in logistics services with specific strength in warehousing and distribution, LTL consolidations, expedites, full truckloads and specialized equipment service to and from Canada, United States and Mexico. As a professional international freight forwarder, we provide overseas import and export ocean and air freight services all over the world.

We seek out driven, talented individuals to join our team to meet and exceed our clients' needs. We offer a rewarding career and brand that our employees are proud to represent.

Job Scope:

To plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate departments responsible for the transportation and movement of goods, under the direction of the Executive Leadership team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and direct logistic processes and establish ongoing improvement plans for freight management, vendor routing, and carrier management.
Monitor performance metrics for transportation, shipping and receiving.
Monitor, analyze, and report on weekly and monthly logistics key performance indicators along with implementing process improvements wherever possible.
Negotiate with and manage contracts and service level agreements for third party suppliers and/or service providers.
Leading the full cycle of the onboarding process for new clients.
Collaborate with senior leadership in request for proposal (RFP), and request for quote (RFQ) processes.
Work with the inventory planning personnel to minimize shortages and improve inventory holdings.
Aligns with senior leadership to develop a company's short and long-term goals, and then plans logistics strategically to enable the company to achieve those goals.
Preparing logistics operations for expected challenges (such as spikes in seasonal demand), and for building a resilient supply chain that is strong and stable enough to withstand unforeseen challenges.
Monitor standard warehousing and fulfillment procedures such as receiving, picking, and packing, for speed, efficiency, and quality of throughput.
Able to communicate and connect with both executives and warehouse employees and balance the demands of each.
Manage logistics budgets including facilities, labor, supplies, and freight.
Continuously optimizing operations and finding effective ways to both reduce spending and enhance the customer experience.
Track data to proactively identify and tackle inefficiencies before they become liabilities.
Provide updates on the status of projects and give progress reports on other process improvement initiatives.
Supervise facility design, improvements, and contracts, including real estate transactions, leases, repairs, and design.
Manage carrier implementations and establish service level agreements to ensure services are delivered as promised.
Handling e-commerce, quoting, and integration.
Organize staff training, development, and performance reviews.
Deal with imports and exports shipped to and from the company; work with customs officials to ensure compliance.
Communicate the organizations safety policies in accordance with applicable safety standards and applicable legislation.

Professional & Educational Background:

10-15 years of experience in Freight Forwarding and 3PL industry is required.
Bachelor's degree or master's degree in supply chain management , transportation, economics, business administration, project management, or a similar field is required.
Strong experience in e-commerce, quoting, negotiation and integration is required.
The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association considered an asset.

Skills & Ability:

Leadership: Able to promote growth within the department through feedback, supervision, support and training
Problem Solving: The ability to troubleshoot using experience and research on best practices
Communication: Has excellent active listening skills and communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats including proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Organization: Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to shift from one priority to another as required.
Multi-tasking: Must have strong multi-tasking abilities, be proactive and adaptable based on the needs of the company and the executives.
Technical: Understanding of logistics software and warehouse management systems

Mindset & Personality:

Strategic : Takes initiative and a strategic approach to day-to-day operations
Driving: Persistent in achieving goals and objectives for the organization
Persuasive: Able to influence others in achieving the organization's goals and objectives
Proactive: Takes initiative and an organized approach to day-to-day operations as well as future needs
Responsive: Committed to a high level of responsiveness both inside our business and with our customers and vendors

North American Freight Forwarding Inc. offers great employee perks including:

Competitive compensation
Extended health benefits
Dental care
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance
RRSP program
Casual work environment
Engaging social activities and events throughout the year

Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any particular accessibility needs and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Manager, Logistics

5 days ago

Moderna Toronto, Canada

The Role · Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organi ...
Logistics Manager

1 week ago

Labatt Breweries Canada Toronto, Canada

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for ...
Logistics and Transportation Manager

6 days ago

Techtronic Industries Canada, Inc. Toronto, Canada

At TTi, people come for the opportunity and stay for the culture · Job Description Summary · **Job Description**: · About TTI Canada & Milwaukee · TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing, and marketing of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare products, ...
Logistics & Distribution Manager

1 week ago

Kotn Toronto, Canada

At Kotn, we're reimagining the way out everyday items are made and purchased, · beginning with your wardrobe, setting a new standard for social impact and · traceability. Founded in February 2015, Kotn has been featured in over 80 · publications such as New York Times, GQ, Vogue, ...
Moving Logistics Manager

5 days ago

CARGO CABBIE Inc. Toronto, Canada

**Join the CARGO CABBIE Team - Where Opportunity and Positivity Thrive** · Are you ready to be a part of a moving and storage company that truly values its team? Look right this way to CARGO CABBIE Since 2010, we've been making waves in Toronto as the city's top movers, recognize ...
Manager, Operations Logistics

4 days ago

Safran Toronto, Canada

**Description du poste**: · - Overall Management responsibility for the Shipping Office, Shipping and Receiving, Incoming and Customer Service Inspection, Assembly OE Stores and Raw Material Stores. · - Responsible for all ITAR related shipments and Controlled Goods with all appl ...
Moving Logistics Manager

3 days ago

CARGO CABBIE Inc. Toronto, Canada

**Join the CARGO CABBIE Team** · **Company Overview**: · - Established in 2010, CARGO CABBIE is a prominent moving and storage company in Toronto, recognized by BlogTO, HomeStars, Houzz, and ThreeBestRated. · - Committed to excellence, with a dependable crew and modern, well-equi ...
Moving Logistics Manager

5 days ago

CARGO CABBIE Inc. Toronto, Canada

**Join the CARGO CABBIE Team** · **Company Overview**: · - Established in 2010, CARGO CABBIE is a prominent moving and storage company in Toronto, recognized by BlogTO, HomeStars, Houzz, and ThreeBestRated. · - Committed to excellence, with a dependable crew and modern, well-equi ...
Manager, Global Logistics and Projects

1 week ago

McCain Foods (Canada) Toronto, Canada

**Position Title**:Manager, Global Logistics and Projects · **Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time · **Position Location**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada ; Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada ; Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, US · **Grade**: Grade 06 · **Requisition ID**: 24765 · ...
Logistics & Customer Service Manager

1 week ago

PHT Ltd. Toronto, Canada

We are an expanding import/export company located at Yonge & Sheppard looking for Logistics & Customer Service Manager, Full-Time. · **Requirements**: · - Minimum of 2 years office experience · - Minimum 2 years working in the logistics industry · - Customer service role requirin ...
Logistics Business Development Manager

1 week ago

Trans Ontario Express Toronto, Canada

**Trans Ontario Express is **looking for a highly motivated and energetic **Logistic** **Business Developer**. We are a rapidly growing asset-based logistics provider, dedicated to delivering client-centric supply chain solutions across North America. With operations spanning acr ...
Logistics & Customer Service Manager

1 week ago

PHT Ltd. Toronto, Canada

We are an expanding import/export company located at Yonge & Sheppard looking for Logistics & Customer Service Manager, Full-Time. · **Requirements**: · - Minimum of 2 years office experience · - Minimum 2 years working in the logistics industry · - Customer service role requirin ...
Bulk Chemical Road Logistics Manager

3 days ago

Chemtrade Toronto, Canada

**Job Description**: · **Position**:Bulk Chemical Road Logistics Manager · **Primary Location**:Great Toronto Area (Canada); Select geographic locations in the US with proximity to Chemtrade plants; Hybrid/Remote work possible · **Schedule**: Full time-Salaried · **Reports to**: ...
Logistics Manager

4 days ago

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. Concord, Canada

Highlight Motor Group · Concord, ON · **Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. In order to keep up with o ...
Logistics Manager

1 day ago

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. Concord, Canada

Highlight Motor Group · Concord, ON · **Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. In order to keep up with o ...
Logistics Manager

1 week ago

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. Concord, Canada

Highlight Motor Group · Concord, ON · **Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. In order to keep up with o ...
Logistics Manager

3 days ago

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. Concord, Canada

Highlight Motor Group · Concord, ON · **Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. In order to keep up with o ...
Logistics Manager

1 week ago

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. Concord, Canada

Highlight Motor Group · Concord, ON · **Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. In order to keep up with o ...
Logistics Manager

1 week ago

World Wide Logistics Inc Woodbridge, Canada

Education: Bachelor's degree · - Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years · - or equivalent experience · **Work setting**: · - Freight company · **Budgetary responsibility**: · - $1,500,001 - $4,000,000 · **Tasks**: · - Manage finances or budget · - Recruit, train and supervise s ...
Manager, Logistics

5 days ago

Hyundai Markham, Canada

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai markets a full line-up of vehicles in this country - from subcompact to premium sedans to sport utility and crossovers - and is committed to providing wor ...

Logistics Manager - Ontario, Canada - NA Freight Forwarding Inc

Description

Manager, Logistics