Overview
Logistics Manager Jobs in Barrie – Ontario at NA Freight Forwarding Inc
Title: Logistics Manager
Company: NA Freight Forwarding Inc
Location: Barrie – Ontario
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics, Management
Job Title:Logistics Manager
Location:Barrie, Ontario
Shift Time:8:00am to 4:30pm
Terms:Permanent Full-Time
Salary:TBD
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 tojoin our teamto 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 ExecutiveLeadershipteam.
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 withsenior leadershipin request for proposal (RFP), and request for quote (RFQ) processes.
Work with the inventory planning personnel to minimize shortages and improve inventory holdings.
Aligns withsenior leadershipto 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 otherprocess improvementinitiatives.
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.
Organizestaff 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 m…
