Director of Logistics

FIC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus linked to personal performance

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Family Innovation Corp. (FIC) is seeking a Director of Logistics to identify and address inefficiencies across cross-border Canada–US operations and to lead a rapid scale-up of hubs and carrier networks. The role requires regular travel and strong leadership of dispersed teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in logistics leadership, with pharma or regulated industries preferred, and hands-on experience with DSCSA, GDP, and modern TMS/WMS platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive logistics leadership, including 3+ years at director level, in pharma or regulated fields.
• Experience managing cross-border Canada–US logistics, including customs clearance and documentation.
• Knowledge of DSCSA, FDA import requirements, GDP standards.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site/hub operations across distributed locations.
• Experience scaling logistics during rapid growth and building a 3PL/carrier network.
• Strong people leadership with distributed teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with modern TMS and WMS platforms and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose inefficiencies in current logistics processes.
• Lead the transition into a scaled, hub-based operation with expanded capacity.
• Oversee cross-border shipments and regulatory compliance.
• Build and manage a network of carriers and 3PLs.
• Travel regularly between hubs and partner sites to ensure alignment.

Skills

Cross-border logistics

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-site operations

Process improvement

Scaling logistics

People leadership

TMS proficiency

WMS proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics/business

Tools

TMS

WMS

Job description

Family Innovation Corp. (FIC) is a multi-family office providing multiple services, including estate planning, risk management, financial counsel, trusteeship, investment advice, and other services.

We recognize excellent relationship management, accurate, actionable, and sound advice, and the desire to deliver the best quality work, improving the group's overall performance and increasing its value-added capacities.

Summary

Our client is a Canadian based pharmaceutical supplier who ships prescription medication into the US. They have hubs in LA, Chicago, and New York and are in the process of scaling up rapidly to meet demand. They are seeking a director of logistics who is capable of identifying any existing issues in their current process, as well as lead them into this new phase. This role will require regular travel.

Required Skills, Knowledge or Experience

8+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain leadership experience, including at least 3 years at a director level or equivalent, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another regulated, temperature-sensitive industry.

• Demonstrated experience managing cross-border logistics between Canada and the US, including customs clearance, importer-of-record obligations, and the documentation required to move product across the border reliably.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing prescription drug distribution into the US — including DSCSA (serialization and track-and-trace), FDA import requirements, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site or hub-based operations across geographically distributed locations (comparable to their LA, Chicago, and New York footprint).
• A track record of diagnosing inefficiencies in existing operations — mapping current-state processes, identifying bottlenecks, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, speed, or reliability. This role begins with an honest assessment of what's working and what isn't.
• Experience scaling logistics operations through a period of rapid growth, whether expanding capacity, adding lanes and hubs, or building out a 3PL/carrier network to meet rising demand.
• Strong people leadership: hiring, developing, and directing distributed teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with modern TMS and WMS platforms and the data/reporting needed to run operations by the numbers.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between hubs and partner sites.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with cold chain / temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribution and validated shipping.
• Familiarity with controlled substances handling and DEA requirements, in case product scope expands.
• Relevant certifications such as APICS CSCP/CPIM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt).
• Experience standing up new hubs or building a 3PL/carrier network from the ground up, rather than only optimizing an existing one.
• Familiarity with Health Canada distribution requirements on the origin side.
• Existing relationships with carriers, customs brokers, or 3PLs operating on US–Canada pharmaceutical lanes.
• Bilingual (English/French), given the Canadian base of operations.
• Exposure to warehouse automation, analytics, or process-technology projects that improved throughput or visibility.
• A degree or coursework specific to supply chain management, or an MBA.
• Past experience at Flexport

Salary & Benefits

$150,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience

• Bonus linked to personal performance
• Extended health benefits

Position Type

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Location: Toronto, ON

Start Date: Immediate

About Family Innovation Corp.

Family Innovation Corp. (FIC) is a multi-family office providing multiple services, including estate planning, risk management, financial counsel, trusteeship, investment advice, and other services.

We recognize excellent relationship management, accurate, actionable, and sound advice, and the desire to deliver the best quality work, improving the group's overall performance and increasing its value-added capacities.

Summary

Our client is a Canadian based pharmaceutical supplier who ships prescription medication into the US. They have hubs in LA, Chicago, and New York and are in the process of scaling up rapidly to meet demand. They are seeking a director of logistics who is capable of identifying any existing issues in their current process, as well as lead them into this new phase. This role will require regular travel.

Required Skills, Knowledge or Experience

8+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain leadership experience, including at least 3 years at a director level or equivalent, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another regulated, temperature-sensitive industry.

• Demonstrated experience managing cross-border logistics between Canada and the US, including customs clearance, importer-of-record obligations, and the documentation required to move product across the border reliably.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing prescription drug distribution into the US — including DSCSA (serialization and track-and-trace), FDA import requirements, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site or hub-based operations across geographically distributed locations (comparable to their LA, Chicago, and New York footprint).
• A track record of diagnosing inefficiencies in existing operations — mapping current-state processes, identifying bottlenecks, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, speed, or reliability. This role begins with an honest assessment of what's working and what isn't.
• Experience scaling logistics operations through a period of rapid growth, whether expanding capacity, adding lanes and hubs, or building out a 3PL/carrier network to meet rising demand.
• Strong people leadership: hiring, developing, and directing distributed teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with modern TMS and WMS platforms and the data/reporting needed to run operations by the numbers.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between hubs and partner sites.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.