Logistics Manager

Position: Logistics Manager  )
Logistics Manager – Construction Materials  Responsibilities   Develop logistics plans and contingency strategies
Plan, schedule and coordinate deliveries to customer job sites
Oversee loading and unloading activities, including ports, yards and job sites
Supervise preventative maintenance procedures, including pre/post trip inspections
Monitor inventory levels and maintain records for materials in transit and on site
Resolve delivery issues and ensure stakeholders are updated on status
Coordinate with Operations teams on handling, storage and distribution of materials
Hire, lead, coach and support staff
Ensure staff training is completed, including H&S, operational procedures and other competencies as required by position
Evaluate, negotiate contracts, coordinate and manage transportation vendors
Education and enforcement of health and safety regulations, best practices and company policies & procedures designed to promote a secure work environment
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Manage logistics budget
Qualifications   Degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain or related discipline
Certifications in logistics or supply chain preferred
5+ years of logistics leadership experience in construction, raw materials, aggregates or related space
Proven staff management experience
Strong knowledge of Ontario’s transportation laws

Experience with international shipping, including seaway, ports, customs
Proficiency with office productivity tools, including word, excel, outlook
Workplace   Primarily working in the office, with occasional trips to yards and customer sites
Occasionally requires extended hours

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