Essential Functions/Key Deliverables - Be the business Leader for implementing and owning Transportation and the Dunnage packaging processes.
- Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans and strategies to optimize the flow of goods, minimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer demands.
- Coordinate and manage transportation activities, including selecting carriers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring shipment schedules.
- Manage the import/export process and ensure compliance with all required government laws and licensing regulations.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished goods while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Mitigate risks and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Logistics Manager will be responsible for budgeting process for transportation and dunnage program.
- Manage, coach, and train direct reports and encourage teamwork to ensure KPI's are met.
- Create a continuous improvement culture to eliminate waste through setting best practices, training, and potentially automation or software solutions.
- Identify and execute cost savings opportunities.
- Develop inventory strategy for dunnage to ensure that we can support the needs of the business.
- Create, manage, and forecast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for our logistics and dunnage programs. Use the KPIs to anticipate, problem solve, address deficiencies, and communicate adverse conditions to leadership.
- Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Ensure the department learns and documents that transportation SAP transactions are done correctly. Develop documentation and training to create a sustainable workforce.
- Ensure quality, delivery to budget and environmental objectives are met.
- Implement, maintain, and monitor all Health and Safety regulations, rules, procedures, standards and policies, hygiene, and security in the work environment.
- Establish, follow, and enforce standards and procedures and comply with legal regulations for all environmental requirements as stipulated in ISO 14001 and BRCGS procedures and guidelines on Health & Safety.
- Preparation and participation in both internal and external audits.
- Facilitate weekly and monthly department wide meetings to report out KPIs, productivity, and key initiatives.
- Participate in recruitment and selection process.
- Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous SAP experience a plus, and also TMS tendering and carrier management software.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data and anticipate future constraints.
- MS Office including demonstrated Excel experience to convert data, write formulas, and provide information that makes informed decisions.
- Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
- Previous managerial experience required.
- APICS Certification a plus.
If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.