Vehicle Logistics Manager - Burnaby, Canada - VinFast Auto Canada

VinFast Auto Canada

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About VinFast

VinFast is Vietnam's leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and has achieved its initial goal of being #1 in all competing segments of domestic car retail in less than 2 years.

Now, in 2023 we embark on our next mission - global expansion with the launch of our all-Electric smart SUV model line-up starting in Canada, USA and Europe.

VinFast is one of the largest auto manufacturers in South East Asia with world-class equipment and infrastructure, with a capacity of up to 500,000 cars per year.

We have partnered with global leading automotive suppliers in manufacturing and engineering and enlisted the world-renowned Italian design house Pininfarina to design both the exterior and interiors of our entire model line.

VinFast is proud to produce vehicles with superior craftsmanship, the highest safety standards, and intelligent infotainment that compete with leading Asian, European and American OEMs.

VinFast also supports its owners with an exceptional, seamless customer experience in both sales and aftersales.
VinFast Auto Canada Inc.

an OEM distribution company with a Direct-to-Consumer business model, has an ambitious growth strategy planning rapid retail and aftersales facility expansion in Canada over the next 12 months.

Our management team is now looking for talented individuals from the automotive, retail consumer products, and technology industries to assist in this endeavor.

Our top applicants will possess an entrepreneurial mindset, be a creative problem solver, have an incredible work ethic and thrive in a start-up environment.

VinFast and VinFast Auto Canada Inc. are subsidiaries of Vingroup, one of the largest private conglomerates in Asia with a market capitalization of C$20 billion. As a multi-sector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology, Industrials, and Real Estate.

SCOPE OF THE JOB
The Manager -Vehicle Logistic will be responsible for overall logistics operations of importation and distribution in Canada.

This role will work with a world class team of logistics professionals that will lead the operations and assist IT in the design and implementation of an ordering and distribution system.

We are looking for an individual that will support the Planning & Logistics team in order to manage suppliers and internal customers to improve the supply chain efficiency and sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Oversee 3PL events to manage all logistics operations, including customs compliance, transportation, exception management, damage measurement and claims, data analytics, and trade compliance, for a North America automotive supply chain.
Manage customs compliance with the outsourced customs brokers to ensure that all documentation for customs declarations is properly planned and executed for parts and finished vehicles.
Manage all traffic requests from all depts including retail sales teams, this includes capacity and contingency planning.
Develop and implement inventory management processes to track the movement and availability of vehicles.
Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records and reconcile any discrepancies.
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, optimize vehicle utilization, and improve inventory turnover.
Maintain all customs files and records in compliance with customs requirements and local regulations for parts and finished vehicles; Ensure that all import transactions meet compliance standards set forth by Canadian Customs regulations and other governmental agencies.
Manage ontime shipping instructions with site operations at each origin and destination.
Manage operational costs and collaborate with Finance/Accounting department for payment auditing process.
Analyze and determine required resources as well as business process for delivery event.
Maintain and develop SOP for any weakness in the current business process.
Support for documentation of project progress.
Develop contingency plans and implement the process.
Manage project logistics as directed (show or prototype cars, VIP shipments, etc.).
Analyze logistics cost and KPIs.
Support to develop strategies, suppliers, flows, and process innovation plans both in physical and electronical environment.
Evaluate claims and develop vehicle quality initiatives.
Work with Internal Customers to optimize and meet requirements (Sales, Delivery, Fleet, Marketing, Engineering, Finance/Accounting).
Participate in vendor management processes, such as selection, qualification, and performance evaluation.
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes.
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.