Logistics Manager

Polar Racking Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Racking Inc. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize global logistics operations. You will manage international transportation, customs compliance, and freight cost management, ensuring efficient material movement across the supply chain. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in logistics, especially with international freight. This is an essential role supporting operational scalability and customer satisfaction across North America, with a salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 CAD per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and trade compliance.
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of international inbound and domestic freight operations.
• Manage end-to-end logistics processes to ensure timely deliveries.
• Develop transportation strategies balancing cost, speed, and reliability.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Customs compliance

Logistics management

Transportation strategies

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Logistics analytics tools

Job description

Supply Chain Full Time Mississauga, ON $90,000 - $120,000 CAD per year

Headquartered in Toronto, Polar Racking Inc. is a North American leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of PV mounting systems. We are at the forefront of PV innovation, leading the industry in cutting edge design with a focus on continuous innovation. Our vision is to deliver the highest value to our clients at the lowest cost per kWh. To support this, the company has a diversified portfolio of ground mount and carport products for the commercial and utility scale markets. This, coupled with our unique suite of engineering collaboration tools, technical services and installation support allow us to deliver turnkey solutions that are modular, lighter, and quicker to install. We support our North American and Caribbean clients from our locations in Toronto, Calgary, and US.

The Opportunity:

Polar Racking is seeking a strategic, highly experienced, and performance-driven Logistics Manager to lead and optimize global logistics operations with a primary focus on international inbound freight into North America. This role is essential to ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials, components, and finished goods across the company’s global supply chain.

The Logistics Manager will oversee international transportation, customs compliance, freight cost management, and logistics partner performance while driving continuous improvement across shipping, warehousing coordination, and supply chain visibility. This individual will play a critical role in supporting project execution, customer satisfaction, and operational scalability across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all international inbound and domestic freight operations, including ocean, air, rail, and ground transportation.
• Manage end-to-end logistics processes to ensure timely delivery of materials to manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and customer project sites.
• Develop transportation strategies that balance cost, speed, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage contracts with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Establish service-level agreements (SLAs) and monitor vendor performance against key metrics including cost, delivery reliability, and compliance.
• Maintain strong supplier and logistics partner relationships to ensure service continuity and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure full compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international import/export regulations, customs requirements, tariffs, and trade agreements.
• Oversee customs clearance activities and ensure all shipping documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to logistics procedures.
• Analyze logistics networks, freight spend, and transportation processes to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved service, and reduced risk.
• Drive freight consolidation, route optimization, inventory flow improvements, and process automation initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track logistics performance, landed costs, transit times, and service levels.
• Partner closely with procurement, supply chain, warehouse, project management, sales, and finance teams to align logistics activities with operational priorities.
• Support project execution by ensuring material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to improve inbound planning and material flow.
• Implement and manage transportation management systems (TMS) and tracking tools to provide real-time shipment visibility.
• Proactively manage delays, customs holds, damages, and freight discrepancies to minimize disruption.
• Ensure prompt corrective actions and maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel where applicable.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed on industry trends, logistics technologies, and global supply chain best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain experience, with significant expertise in international freight and North American imports.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, trade compliance, and cross-border logistics.
• Proven success negotiating transportation contracts and managing logistics vendors.
• Deep knowledge of ocean, air, rail, and trucking operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, TMS platforms, and logistics analytics tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CITT, APICS, CSCMP, or PMP are considered strong assets.