Lead, Materials & Logistics Operations

Metro Vancouver; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver seeks a Supervisor, Materials & Logistics to lead four warehouses and satellite locations, overseeing receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. You will drive inventory planning and distribution strategies, balancing cost, service levels, and asset utilization.

You will monitor budgets, implement procedures, and lead a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent related experience plus a university degree or diploma in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or operations management.
• Certification in CPIM, SCMP, or other recognized supply chain designation.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations and best practices for a large organization.
• Budgeting and financial objective awareness with ability to monitor costs.
• Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team across multiple warehouse locations and fulfillment activities.
• Develop inventory planning strategies including min/max levels and demand forecasting.
• Monitor budgets and ensure efficient expenditure within approved funds.
• Establish and maintain warehouse standard procedures and guidelines.
• Create performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in service quality and productivity.
• Represent Materials Management for technology requirements and system enhancements.
• Hire, supervise, coach, and develop staff to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal customers on inventory planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and corporate policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or diploma in supply chain management

CPIM/SCMP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Metro Vancouver seeks a Supervisor, Materials & Logistics to lead four warehouses and satellite locations, overseeing receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. You will drive inventory planning and distribution strategies, balancing cost, service levels, and asset utilization.

You will monitor budgets, implement procedures, and lead a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across operations.