Senior Logistics Technician

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Senior Logistics Technician in Canada, Alberta. This role focuses on coordinating e-commerce automation to ensure optimized mechanization. Responsibilities include working with project teams to implement automation, maintaining equipment performance, and evaluating operation efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supply chain management, excellent leadership skills, and a minimum of 3 years in 3PL automation. Join a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of 3PL automation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate e-commerce automation activity ensuring optimized mechanization.
• Collaborate with management and vendors for equipment performance.
• Create and review documentation for automation projects.
• Evaluate and track overall equipment effectiveness of automation.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Knowledge of WMS

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Excel

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV encourages inclusivity and are committed to diversity in the workplace while welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for all to succeed. We work with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to Human Resources should you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Location: CAN - Rocky View County, High Plains Trail

Senior Logistics Technician

Time Type: Full Time

The Senior Logistics Technician role coordinates all e-commerce automation activity ensuring the mechanization runs fully optimized. This includes analysis of workload, order allocation, waving & providing recommendations on labour balancing and troubleshooting WMS/Automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a project team of engineers and operation leaders working on the implementation of automation within the distribution center
• Providing controls and process support for the automation and existing equipment in the facility
• Learning various processes, equipment and controls used in our facility, particularly in relation to the automation
• Troubleshooting automation related issues and following appropriate escalation procedures to address the issue in a timely manner, thereby improving the facility operations
• Collaborating with the operations management and the vendor to carryout preventive/predictive maintenance and ensure effective equipment performance
• Creating and reviewing the documents and specification for the automation and any new projects related to the facility automation process
• Maintaining the inventory required by coordinating with the vendor and making spare parts purchases
• Tracking the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the automation and performing necessary actions to maintain the system in its optimal performance
• Create standard operating procedures and train staff any new or changing processes
• Participate in testing of the full automation solution
• Study the automation solution becoming the subject matter expert prior to go live
• Forecast and plan labour requirements together with the Warehouse Supervisor in relation to volume and throughput capabilities
• Lead the day-to-day operation of newly implemented automation and mechanization
• Evaluate automation performance and utilization to make informed decisions on batching, waving and releasing orders
• Evaluate automation bottlenecks and re-assign resources based on operational needs
• Creating working schedules for the Logistics Technician team and providing on call support when required.

PRIMARY INTERACTIONS

The primary interaction will be working with the Operations Management team, Client, and Warehouse Team.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Leadership Skills: Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and automation; Strong proficiency of MS Office (Outlook and Excel)
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills on all levels
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, task prioritizing, and time management skills
• Other: Ability to work in a rapidly changing, fast‑paced and results‑oriented environment where a high degree of flexibility is required; Have analytical and problem solving abilities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related technical degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years 3PL automation experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may require extended periods of standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Capable of heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds. The working environment is generally favorable.

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