Logistics Manager

ABC Recycling Ltd. • Burnaby, BC

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About The Position

ABC Recycling Ltd. is seeking a Logistics Manager, to be based out of our Burnaby, B.C. location. Reporting to the Logistics Director, the Logistics Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of trucking, rail and barging operations throughout the company. The position is both a critical current role in the delivery of several strategic level company initiatives as ABC embarks in its greatest growth phase in its history, as well as a stepping-stone role to potentially take on the position of Director, Logistics in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, or transportation.
• 5+ years experience in each mode of the transportation management relative asset and non-asset based freight management on over the road, rail and ocean freight.
• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles.
• Strong team player.
• Understanding of Transport limitations (weight and/or dimensions.)
• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the departmental lead is several ongoing projects that are critical to ABC meeting its medium-term financial performance goals. The include but are not limited to: 1. Establishes a logistics process for transporting scrap from remote demolition and clean up projects to minimize costs and delays. 2. Creates/Implements a Logistics Management System database. 3. Develops other process and compliance documentation, consistent with a world class logistics function. 4. Conducts annual performance reviews for all team members and gives regular and ongoing feedback.
• Supports and advises staff in rail car management, trucking, and barging programs of ABC.
• Manages critical week to week communications and connections with the company’s metal processing operations management and relay this this information in a succinct manner to the logistics support team.
• Conducts or participate in regional planning meetings with metal processing operations leaders.
• Partners with Information Services leaders to implement new technology for logistics function.
• Provides subject matter analysis and expertise on various projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Extended health & dental, healthcare spending account, group RRSP with employer matching, employee & family assistance program.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Give back to our local communities with paid volunteer time.
• Recognition and Growth: Experience employee recognition programs and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager