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At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands – Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®’, SpongeTowels®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home. We always want to do better for our customers and our world. The awards we’ve earned remind us that our hard work and commitment to doing the right thing pays off. But they aren’t what keep us going. It’s the people who work here, who believe in what we do – and how we do it that truly matters.
We are leaders in our communities, leaders in sustainability, and leaders in connecting with our consumers. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 2,700 employees spread across eight manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Director, Transportation & Logistics is critical to ensuring timely delivery of our products at the most efficient level of expenditure. They have full accountability for setting and achieving the transportation and warehouse budget across Kruger Products’ North American network. They will be responsible for uncovering inefficiencies in our logistics sourcing and planning process, as well as being the architect behind future network optimization.
In this role, you will:
Work closely within our strategic plan to align the Logistics strategy with capital expansion, co-manufacturing arrangements, and our digital transformation
Coach, lead, and develop the Transportation & Logistics team
They manage all transportation activities, as well as carrier sourcing and inventory storage for goods
Drive continuous improvement and network optimization initiatives for the department
Evaluate supplier performance and cost/benefit of each partnership (e.g., OTR, Intermodal, 3PL, TMS, etc.) and build relationships with key Transportation partners
Work closely with Plant Leadership to evaluate opportunities to improve cost, service, and stability
Monitor KPIs to measure and track our overall Logistics performance
Manage Corporate freight & warehouse spend
Create and present findings and updates to the business and Senior Leaders
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Post-secondary degree from either a University or College
Minimum of 5 years of operational logistics experience in relevant indusries (ie. manufacturing, CPG)
Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (Network Optimization, Working Capital Management, Capacity Loading, Sales and Operations Planning, understanding of cost-to-serve) and the ability to integrate those into the operation.
Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational skills in strategy, and communication at all levels.
Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization
Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.
Understanding of applicable computer systems such as: SAP ERP / BW, MS Office Suite.
Bilingual in English & French is an asset
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable for our consumers. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career options, and opportunities to innovate. Want to learn more? Come unleash your greatness with Kruger Products.
We have been named one of GTA’s Top Employers for the past 10 consecutive years, as well as Forbes’ Best Employers in Canada.
Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KPLP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
