Warranty Analyst

Charger Logistics Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Half-day Fridays

3 weeks vacation

RRSP matching 4%

Job summary

Randstad Canada is partnering with a global leader in international food trading to recruit a Senior Operations Manager for global ocean logistics. Based in Brampton with a hybrid schedule, you will lead a team of 15 logistics coordinators and own high-volume ocean corridors, overseeing cross-trade routes and carrier negotiations.

The role emphasizes temperature-controlled (reefer) cargo, complex contracts with SSLs such as Maersk and CMA CGM, and strategic supply chain modernization using

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10+ years in international freight forwarding, maritime logistics, or global supply chain management.
• Leadership: 5+ years supervising or managing logistics teams in a high-volume environment (300+ TEUs/containers weekly).
• Cold-Chain Expertise: Hands-on experience with temperature-controlled (reefer) cargo, food safety standards, and perishable logistics.
• SSL & Carrier Management: Proven track record negotiating directly with ocean carriers, managing freight tenders, and mitigating demurrage/detention costs.
• Crosstrade & Trade Compliance: Expert knowledge of foreign-to-foreign shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificates of Origin).
• Tech Stack: High proficiency in ERP/TMS systems (SAP TM, S/4HANA), WMS platforms, and advanced Excel.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration. Professional certifications (CSCP, CCLP, P.Log) are strong assets.

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Floor Leadership: Manage, mentor, and drive daily operational execution for a fast-paced team of 15 Logistics Coordinators executing 300+ ocean container shipments per week.
• Foreign-to-Foreign (Crosstrade) Corridors: Oversee complex global ocean freight corridors, managing documentation, customs compliance, and port-to-port routing for shipments that do not transit through Canadian ports.
• Cold-Chain & Reefer Operations: Take full accountability for temperature-controlled logistics (ocean reefers) for perishable and frozen food commodities, safeguarding product integrity from origin to destination.
• Direct Carrier & SSL Negotiations: Lead high-level ocean contract and freight rate negotiations directly with major Steamship Lines (SSLs) such as Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM to secure space allocations, competitive rates, and detention/demurrage extensions.
• Intermodal & Drayage Optimization: Identify logistics bottlenecks, streamline drayage/warehousing networks, and modernize daily tracking workflows using advanced TMS and ERP systems.
• Financial & Claims Governance: Manage global RFQ/tender processes, oversee logistics budgets, and resolve high-value marine cargo insurance claims.

Skills

Leadership

Ocean logistics

Carrier negotiations

Cold-chain expertise

ERP/TMS experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration

CSCP

CCLP

P.Log

Tools

SAP TM

S/4HANA

WMS

Excel

Job description

Senior Operations Manager – Global Maritime Logistics (Hybrid)

Job Title (for search engines): Senior Operations Manager – Global Supply Chain & Ocean Logistics

Location: Brampton, ON (Hybrid — 1 day WFH / 4 days In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Base Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 / year + Annual Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits + Half-Day Fridays All Summer + 3 Weeks Vacation

Quick Role Summary

Are you an executive supply chain leader with extensive experience in ocean freight forwarding, reefer cold-chain logistics, and steamship line (SSL) negotiations?

We are partnering directly with a global leader in international food trading based in Brampton, Ontario. Operating across 70+ countries, our client manages a high-volume commercial shipping desk moving 300+ container shipments (TEUs) weekly. We are headhunting a Senior Operations Manager to lead a team of 15 Logistics Coordinators and own global ocean corridors.

Advantages

• Compensation Package: $120,000 – $135,000 Base Salary + Annual Performance Bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule (1 day WFH) + Half-Day Fridays every summer.
• Vacation: 3 Weeks paid vacation starting Day 1 (firm).
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision coverage (zero payroll deductions) after 3 months.
• Retirement Match: 4% RRSP matching program after 1 year.
• Industry Stability: Recession-proof international food trading & supply chain infrastructure

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Floor Leadership: Manage, mentor, and drive daily operational execution for a fast-paced team of 15 Logistics Coordinators executing 300+ ocean container shipments per week.
• Foreign-to-Foreign (Crosstrade) Corridors: Oversee complex global ocean freight corridors, managing documentation, customs compliance, and port-to-port routing for shipments that do not transit through Canadian ports.
• Cold-Chain & Reefer Operations: Take full accountability for temperature-controlled logistics (ocean reefers) for perishable and frozen food commodities, safeguarding product integrity from origin to destination.
• Direct Carrier & SSL Negotiations: Lead high-level ocean contract and freight rate negotiations directly with major Steamship Lines (SSLs) such as Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM to secure space allocations, competitive rates, and detention/demurrage extensions.
• Intermodal & Drayage Optimization: Identify logistics bottlenecks, streamline drayage/warehousing networks, and modernize daily tracking workflows using advanced TMS and ERP systems.
• Financial & Claims Governance: Manage global RFQ/tender processes, oversee logistics budgets, and resolve high-value marine cargo insurance claims.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10+ years in international freight forwarding, maritime logistics, or global supply chain management.
• Leadership: 5+ years supervising or managing logistics teams in a high-volume environment (300+ TEUs/containers weekly).
• Cold-Chain Expertise: Hands-on experience with temperature-controlled (reefer) cargo, food safety standards, and perishable logistics.
• SSL & Carrier Management: Proven track record negotiating directly with ocean carriers, managing freight tenders, and mitigating demurrage/detention costs.
• Crosstrade & Trade Compliance: Expert knowledge of foreign-to-foreign shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificates of Origin).
• Tech Stack: High proficiency in ERP/TMS systems (SAP TM, S/4HANA), WMS platforms, and advanced Excel.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration. Professional certifications (CSCP, CCLP, P.Log) are strong assets.

Summary

For a confidential discovery conversation, apply directly or reach out to the lead recruiter : Sarah Dinis Phone: [phone] Direct Email: [e-mail] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-dinis

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