Sr Manager Logistics and Export Control

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Senior Manager of Logistics and Export Compliance in Calgary. This role involves overseeing logistics operations, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and managing departmental budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics management, excellent leadership skills, and experience in aviation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Logistics Management, preferably in operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work under stress.
• Experience in aviation and managing unionized employees is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the activities of the Logistics Centre to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure audit awareness and compliance with aviation standards.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Change Agility

Education

University degree in Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Our client located in Delta, BC is looking for the Senior Manager of Logistics and Export Compliance. This role has overall material management responsibility for maintenance operations and involves coordinating and overseeing the Logistics Department to ensure optimal interface between all logistical functions and other departments. Typical duties include monitoring the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods. Additionally, the Senior Manager manages employees within the Logistics & Stores department, providing expertise to support department and company goals, and recommending and implementing process improvements.

The Senior Manager of Logistics and Export Compliance is responsible for export regulations and compliance processes related to military contracts, including controlled goods, export license requirements, and adherence to Canadian, U.S., and EU export laws and regulations such as sanctions, tariff classifications, customs, ITAR, CCL, and EAR controlled goods.

Your Tasks:

General duties:

• Manage and coordinate the activities of the Logistics Centre to achieve departmental goals.
• Align logistics activities with business strategies to improve overall performance.
• Maintain departmental budget.
• Set, monitor, and report KPIs to the CEO, aligning them with corporate and division objectives.
• Ensure audit awareness and compliance with aviation standards.
• Collaborate with other managers to streamline logistics efforts across departments.
• Coordinate training for department employees to ensure proficiency and compliance with Canadian Ministry of Transport Airworthiness Standards.

Operational duties:

• Supervise and direct employees to meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure resources are available for delegated tasks.
• Support the Materials Procurement Cycle, ensuring resource allocation supports the build process.
• Coordinate Receiving, Shipping, and Marshalling activities to support production and customer requirements.
• Utilize resources effectively to support process teams.
• Manage turn time risks by maintaining transparency over all customer engines and assemblies.

Strategic duties:

• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Promote team building and clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Manage work stoppages to minimize impact on production.

Our Requirements:

• University degree in Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Logistics Management, preferably in operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work under stress.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with strategic thinking and change agility.
• Experience in aviation and managing unionized employees is strongly preferred.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, along with its brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency. We connect diverse, top-tier talent with organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not charge fees. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding necessary work permits.

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