At Plasti-Fab Ltd., we have been providing customers with innovative expanded polystyrene (EPS) production solutions for commercial, residential, and geotechnical engineered applications throughout North America for 50+ years!
Why Work for Us:
Position Summary:
The logistics function within Plasti-Fab Ltd. is an essential piece of the equation to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Reporting to the VP Operations, the Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for supply chain management and freight. The role works internally with leadership, and sales to optimize a business’ supply chain and align it with our segment and company growth goals.
You will nurture internal and external relationships with vendors and carriers to drive profit. You will enhance, develop, and implement the lowest total cost transportation service offerings that meet the requirements of the business. You are also responsible for preparing logistics operations for expected challenges (such as spikes in seasonal demand), and for building a resilient business segment that is strong and stable enough to withstand unforeseen challenges in the industry.
Responsibilities:
1. Offer guidance to the logistics coordinators on the best ways to maximize our earnings, while delivering a high level of customer service by developing and using premium partner carriers.
2. Customer service and Branch interaction which includes freight policy development and conflict resolution with customers and vendors.
3. Interact with other areas of the business including Customer Experience, Operations (production, packaging, and loading), Inventory Planning, and others.
4. Provide coaching and guidance to assist other logistics team members and suppliers to manage and improve processes.
5. Maintain data, conduct analysis, and report to key stakeholders regarding Logistics KPI’s.
6. Ensure carriers have capacity to manage demand.
7. Schedule routine and non-routine shipments, providing reliable on-time delivery including tracking and expediting shipments.
8. Schedule packaging requirements daily (monitor orders versus plan).
9. Interpret and manage Logistics service agreements.
10. Execute purchase orders for third party vendors/suppliers as required.
11. Determine monthly forecast and requirements for carriers.
12. Understand Incoterms and Letter of Credit requirements.
13. Liaise with the corporate office, including but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, as it relates to owner operator and carrier settlements and cash flow for the business units.
14. Present business opportunities and cases to the sales team members ensuring a focus on innovation and client focus.
15. Works closely with management, sales, and client representatives to ensure a smooth delivery of services and ensure client satisfaction.
16. Investigate and help explore resolution for Supply Chain service level customer complaints.
17. Resolve carrier performance issues and communicate their resolution to key stakeholders.
18. Ensure safety, schedule, quality, and targets are consistently met while adhering to project and company requirements.
19. Ensure incidents are addressed appropriately and corrective actions area in place with interaction and direct support from the Safety department.
20. Assist the contracts and estimating teams with the responses to RFP’s by participating in the completion of the project bid.
21. Analyse process and procedures, document, create standard SOP’s and implement, creating synergy and efficiencies throughout the business operations.
Qualifications:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees safe we have a safety plan which includes socially distancing, regular sanitizing of high-touch surfaces and regular safety training and daily screening
Education:
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