Logistics Manager

Company overview

Role overview

Contract term

• This is an 18-month contract opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead logistics and dispatch staff, including scheduling, attendance, training, and recruitment.
• Manage carrier performance, claims, disputes, and transport partnerships.
• Coordinate carrier sourcing, lane optimization, rate negotiations, and program compliance.
• Manage logistics purchase orders and invoice validation; control freight costs and reduce demurrage.
• Coordinate daily dispatch with plant operations and sales to meet production and customer needs.
• Track KPIs and transit performance with SAP and Power BI and implement standard operating procedures.
• Enforce EHS and transportation safety requirements and handle after-hours disruptions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, freight dispatch, or industrial supply chain experience, including 2–3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, Power BI reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite; SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of MTO, CVOR, Hours of Service, and heavy cargo securement standards.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing, lumber, building materials, or flatbed/bulk freight experience is strongly preferred.
• Leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, and verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Benefits include extended health and dental coverage and career advancement opportunities.

Workplace

• The position is based on-site at the industrial manufacturing and distribution facility in Shelburne, Ontario.