Logistics Consultant

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada SGS Full time

**Company Description**:

- We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world._

The** Logistics Consultant **will evaluate, design, and implement improvements in the logistics and supply chain processes of an organization. You will focus on transportation management, warehousing, distribution strategies, and freight optimization to ensure seamless and cost-effective movement of goods. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics activities with the company’s operational goals, ensuring timely delivery and enhancing customer satisfaction.

**Responsibilities**:
❖**Consulting and Analysis**:

- Conduct detailed analysis of current logistics and supply chain operations.
- Identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business needs.

❖**Logistics Process Evaluation**:

- Analyze current logistics systems, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-drivers within the supply chain.
- Conduct data analysis to understand patterns and trends, offering insights into areas for improvement.

❖**Project Management**:

- Lead logistics-related projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (procurement, production, warehouse, etc.) to ensure smooth implementation of logistics solutions.
- Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project timelines.

❖**Data Analysis and Reporting**:

- Analyze data to track and improve logistics performance (e.g., on-time delivery, transportation costs, inventory turnover).
- Create and present detailed reports to senior management, with actionable insights.
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the efficiency of logistics operations.

❖**Vendor and Partner Management**:

- Collaborate with external vendors and logistics service providers.
- Evaluate logistics providers (e.g., carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs) to ensure alignment with business needs.

❖**Compliance and Risk Management**:

- Ensure all logistics operations comply with local, national, and international regulations (e.g., customs, import/export laws).
- Develop contingency plans for potential risks such as supply chain disruptions or transportation delays.

❖**Continuous Improvement**:

- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Continuously improve logistics processes by leveraging automation, software solutions, and innovative approaches.

**Qualifications** Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
**Experience**: 7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering successful logistics projects.
**Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency with logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle SCM, WMS).
- Strong data analysis skills (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

**Project Management**: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
**Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
**Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify solutions and improve operations.
**Leadership**: Proven leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.

**Skills/Abilities**
- Process management effectiveness
- Negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to solve complex business issues
- Demonstrated negotiation, change management and influence skills
- Proven initiative, drive and focus on details
- Ability to effectively manage change
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Outstanding written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

**Other requirement**:

- Willingness to travel within the USA and Canada extensively and up to 100%.

**Additional Information**:

- SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law._
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