Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations

Kent Building Supplies; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations to enhance their Metro Operations Center team. This role involves overseeing daily warehouse operations, optimizing freight flow, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency while ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. If you're passionate about driving operational excellence and managing logistics in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience in warehouse operations and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations and logistics.
• Develop strategies to control and reduce operational costs.
• Coordinate customer deliveries and support HR initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems

Warehouse Operations

MS Office

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office (Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations to join the Metro Operations Center team in the Halifax market. The primary responsibility is to plan and direct the daily operations of the warehouse, shipping, and receiving departments, as well as coordinate all inbound shipment logistics. The right candidate will also be skilled in creating, implementing, and directing policies and objectives, particularly within the shipping department, aligning with corporate oversight and goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety attributes are maintained
• Manage daily warehouse operations
• Plan and schedule operational efficiencies
• Oversee receiving and reverse logistics
• Manage location logistics
• Optimize freight flow
• Develop and implement strategies to control and reduce operational costs
• Drive operational excellence
• Establish, implement, and measure KPIs
• Coordinate customer deliveries
• Assist in hiring and onboarding employees
• Support HR initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience in warehouse operations and business processes
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Office (Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to identify operational challenges or opportunities and collaborate with teams to develop solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships across the organization
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of leadership
• Excellent time management and communication skills