Manager, Logistics & Warehouse - SC Receiving - Day

Job Overview:

Responsible to direct, manage and coordinate logistics, warehouse, and distribution activities. The role is tasked to lead and direct strategic planning for logistics activities and the effective utilization of people, equipment and other resources to minimize costs ensuring labour productivity and OH spend is on target.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the execution of the company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Warehouse management
• Oversee and maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Oversee the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for maintaining inventory accuracy

• Assist to prepare annual budget and identify variations from budget or estimates and ensure the development and implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions to ensure achievement of overall annual results
• Implement new strategies to obtain and/or improve profitability
• Manage operational activities including order entry, customer satisfaction, interface with sales, production, labs, regulatory, and quality ensuring that Give & Go's customer service creates competitive advantage in marketplace including resolving critical customer complaints
• Oversee the planned maintenance of MHE and company transport vehicle assets
• Ensure Give & Go is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous materials. Resolve any legal issues pertaining to transportation / distribution
• Ensure consistency and efficiency across the Give & Go location(s) regarding shipping, receiving, delivery, and product storage.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Develop and lead Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) process
• The role as is responsible to ensure Inventory Management policies and procedures are followed

Recipe for Success:

• Completion of College diploma within Supply Chain Management or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a broad supply chain role, including financial forecasting, inventory budgeting, and contract negotiation

• Experience with WMS, RF Scanning, and Navision
• Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships
• Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems)
• Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced work environment