Logistics Project Manager

leading-edge; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking an experienced Logistics Project Manager to lead logistics initiatives from initiation to delivery in a fast-paced setting. The role requires expertise in freight management, warehousing, and transportation to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

You will plan projects, define scope with stakeholders, allocate resources, monitor progress, and guide a team of logistics professionals toward continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of logistics project management experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage logistics projects including freight management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop project plans with timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage execution: coordinate with providers, monitor progress, and address issues.
• Track performance, mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead a team of logistics professionals with coaching and development.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Logistics

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Project Manager to lead logistics projects from initiation to delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong background in logistics, project management, and leadership. The Logistics Project Manager will be responsible for managing logistics projects, including freight management, warehousing, and transportation, to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Plan, organize, and manage logistics projects, including freight management, warehousing, and transportation.


• - Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.


• - Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.


• - Manage project execution, including coordinating with logistics providers, monitoring progress, and addressing issues.


• - Track project performance, identify and mitigate risks, and take corrective action as needed.


• -Ensure project deliverables are met, and document lessons learned.


• - Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including logistics providers, customers, and internal teams.


• - Lead and manage a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.-


• -Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• -Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.


• - Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics project management, with a focus on freight management, warehousing, and transportation.


• -Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.