Logistics Manager

Role overview

Compensation

• Compensation is $100,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck and trailer maintenance, driver walkaround inspections, CVIs, seasonal tire changes, and chains.
• Set routes, monitor driver times, plan for traffic, weather, and absences, and ensure accurate electronic logs and Hours of Service compliance.
• Complete accident and incident reports for the OH&S Manager.
• Monitor common-carrier rates and freight costs, and report monthly cost per kilometre for routes, including Lordco-run routes.
• Report daily delivery service levels, including missed shipments, damages, and late shipments, to affected regional and store managers.
• Coordinate annual capital expense submissions with the Director of Supply Chain and finance.
• Work with satellite distribution centre managers to provide the drivers and equipment needed to meet store delivery expectations.
• Manage direct reports through hiring, training, coaching, discipline, evaluation, and break coverage.
• Identify unsafe practices and work areas and report them to a Safety Committee Member.
• Maintain knowledge of dangerous goods, fragile goods, weights, and packaging.
• Submit weekly updates and month-end reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Candidate requirements

• Must be willing to work as a team member and undertake varied duties.
• Must be able to use basic Microsoft computer applications and have solid math skills and high attention to detail.
• Must understand SDS, WHMIS, TDG, and health and safety regulations.
• Must be organized, able to multitask and solve problems, and able to think strategically and provide a team vision.

Standards and success measures

Benefits

• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Programs include education and savings plans with RRSP matching, health and wellness support, employee and family assistance, employee discounts, and career development.