Job Title: Logistics and Planning Manager

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Location: London, ON

Schedule: Straight days

Compensation: $60,000-$100,000 per year; depending upon experience

Job Perks: Excellent benefit package and great company culture!

Job Duties:

• Managing and planning for logistics or international shipments (Italy to Canada/USA).
• Keeping track of the number of goods as well as stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs.
• Maintaining reports and records of inventory both onsite and with customers.
• Managing and coordinating with the 3PL companies.
• Assisting with the set up of the warehouse, warehouse systems, and inventory systems.
• Planning the replenishment of Warehouse in Canada and USA locations.
• Tracking the status of goods in real-time to ensure contracts are being fulfilled.
• Delivering solutions to any logistics problems while maintaining a high quality of service.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers and helping current customers with supply chain, logistics, and planning matters.
• Track invoices and make sure they are going out from warehouses.
• Assist with other departments/roles as needed during company launch of new facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in supply chain or business or related programs.
• 5-7 years in a Logistics and Planning role overseeing all management of logistics, planning, inventory, and warehouse processes and systems.
• APICS certification an asset (but not required).
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel experience.
• Consumer goods, food industry, or cosmetics industry experience is an asset.
• Cross border shipments experience (land, air, boat), including handling customs, and coordinating with other countries.
• Warehouse and inventory experience and ability to set up system for both required - if you have set up or new facility or warehouse launch experience is an asset!
• Experience managing 3PL activity and brokers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and follow up skills.
• Entrepreneur mindset and all hands on deck positive attitude.

Note this position will not be managing others it will be managing the logistics, planning, warehouse, and inventory work load.

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