Logistics Manager

VenorTalent; Moncton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead their logistics and distribution activities. With a focus on fresh and frozen food logistics, this role requires a progressive leader with over 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts, manage inventory, and work closely with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive results in a company recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies in Canada. If you are a hands-on leader eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics/distribution, especially in fresh/frozen food.
• Experience with food exports and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Manage inventory across multiple facilities and ensure timely operations.
• Develop and analyze regional logistics networks using KPIs.

Skills

Logistics Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Operational Improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in logistics or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

WMS

ERP

TMS

BI database tools

Job description

Champlain Seafood is looking to hire a Logistics Manager to join their leadership team. Champlain Seafood focuses on Atlantic lobster and snow crab sourced from the Canadian Maritimes and American Northeast. The company has been recognized for the past three years as one of the Best Managed Companies in Canada and one of the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for leading all inventory, logistics and distribution activities for the organization across multiple facilities and jurisdictions across Canada and the US.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Negotiate contracts with various third-party transportation and logistics providers.
2. Manage and monitor the overall health of the logistics network in a time sensitive environment.
3. Manage external providers to ensure contracts and SLAs are continually met/exceeded. Ensure billing and invoice payment is accurate and timely.
4. Manage inventory, from raw materials to finished goods, at all distribution facilities across the company network, including company owned warehouses and third-party cold storage facilities.
5. Work in coordination with the operational leads and business analysts to identify and implement operational improvement initiatives that provide better service and/or financial & productivity results.
6. Develop, monitor and analyze regional logistics networks leveraging key performance indicators.
7. Develop and review key performance indicators, incidents, audits, inspection and improvement opportunities resulting in effective implementation of corrective actions.
8. Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams at multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate is a progressive leader with 5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced logistics/distribution environment with significant time spent in fresh/frozen food logistics. The candidate should also have experience with food exports outside of North America, including experience with process flow for direct container shipments, customs, etc. He/she demonstrates a proven track record of strong and effective management of 3PL, warehouse and transportation partners with existing relationships and excellent communication and negotiation skills (both verbal and written), paired with strong analytical skills and proficiency in the use of Excel, MS Office, WMS, ERP, TMS and BI database tools.

The successful candidate has a well-honed logistics background and a relevant post-secondary education along with evidence of continued learning. He/she is someone who is hands-on and eager to jump into a leadership role and drive successful company results.