Procurement and Logistics Director

3 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Merrithew® Full time

Logistics and 3PL Manager
Located at our Scarborough facility, the Logistics and 3PL Manager will provide supervision and people management to ensure the movement of goods, services, and control of import/export transactions, and operational accountability for 3PL in several locations worldwide. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in Logistics, EDI process for various major retail accounts like Amazon, Costco, inventory processes and 3PL supervision and understand import/export rules and regulations. This position will be the People Leader of a small group of Logistics and EDI coordinators and will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.
Oversee transportation activities, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight negotiation, to ensure products are delivered on time while minimizing costs and adhering to regulations.
EDI and Retail account management : Understand, manage and provide EDI support to logistic team and sales. Interact with sales & IT to set up new account and manage existing accounts.
Manage day to day responsibilities of 3PL (currently 5) including fulfilment of orders/ tracking performance of 3PL/ reviewing and confirming 3PL invoices for approval/resolving any customer care / sales issue with 3PL
Performance Monitoring: Establish and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge logistics performance. Utilize data and metrics for identifying improvement areas and implementing necessary corrective measures.
Stay abreast of industry changes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Facilitate onboarding, training, and equipping team members to meet expectations. Drive initiatives for ongoing process optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced logistics efficiency. Promote innovation and creative problem-solving to address logistics challenges.
Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans for mitigation. Proactively manage issues such as inventory shortages and transportation delays.
Management: Develop and oversee logistics budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings and avoidance. Implement strategies to optimize spending while maintaining quality and service levels. Manage and prioritize work activities to meet customer demands and special projects as required.
Prioritize and coordinate work activities to meet customer demands and special projects. Minimun of 7 years’ experience in a logistics/EDI / 3PL environment with similar experiences required.
College or Bachelor degree in operations/purchasing or a similar program
Must be willing to work as a member of a team and be flexible in undertaking a variety of duties that will contribute to the success of the organization
Proven track record in developing employees to attain higher performance standards.
Strong MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer literacy.
access to our studio classes, special discounts on products and instructor training education
Merrithew is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please indicate so by notifying Human Resources.
Merrithew's mission is to motivate people of all ages and life stages to lead healthier lives through high-quality education programs and cutting-edge equipment. We do this by supporting and inspiring people worldwide to achieve optimal fitness and wellness through premium programming and equipment. Our mission is based on the value we place on education, connection, respect, passion, integrity, leadership, accountability and quality.
World-class education
Merrithew has trained more than 60,000 partners worldwide in mind-body movement. Our premium Pilates program, STOTT PILATES, is one of the most sought-after training modalities in the industry. Merrithew has dedicated more than 30 years to building, crafting and perfecting high quality exercise equipment for professional and personal use. Using the highest quality materials and finest manufacturing processes in the industry, our equipment is versatile, durable and built to last, and is used by fitness and health care professionals around the world. Our care and craftsmanship is evident in every detail.
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