Logistics Specialist

**Goodfood (TSX: FOOD) is a leading digitally native meal solutions brand in Canada, delivering fresh meals and add-ons that make it easy for customers from across Canada to enjoy delicious meals at home. The Goodfood team is building Canada’s most loved millennial food brand, with the mission to create experiences that spark joy and help our community live longer on a healthier planet. Goodfood customers have access to uniquely fresh and delicious products, as well as exclusive pricing, made possible by its world-class culinary team and direct-to-consumer infrastructures and technology. We are passionate about connecting our local partner farms and suppliers to our customers’ kitchens while eliminating food waste and costly retail overhead.**

**Position Overview**:
**Here are the responsibilities of this role**:

- Manage all shipments by coordinating with logistic partners to ensure all delivery deadlines are met and escalate challenges appropriately along the way
- Analyze quality reports and weekly logistic data to make related process improvement recommendations that improve the overall delivery experience for our member
- Continuously collaborate with production, shipping and member happiness teams to ensure delivery success
- Develop, implement, improve and maintain efficient systems that ensure that all deliveries are reaching the customer on time and in proper condition
- Develop, deploy, and monitor new value-add logistic initiatives
- Manage and monitor the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers
- Develop and implement logistics plans and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods and services
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, carriers, and other service providers
- Monitor and report on supply chain performance metrics, such as on-time delivery and cost savings
- Manage inventory levels and ensure accuracy of records
- Process customer orders and ensure timely delivery
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers

**Warehouse operations and staff management**:

- Assist in supervising and managing warehouse workers, sorters, and other support staff
- Coordinate and oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment
- Develop and implement strategies to improve warehouse efficiency, productivity, and safety
- Monitor and analyze warehouse performance metrics, including inventory levels, and quality

**Requirements**:
**Requirements and qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Knowledge of logistics systems and processes-Understanding of inventory management and forecasting
- Detail-oriented - You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
- A natural communicator - You can explain information and processes to a variety of audiences written and verbally
- Fluent in Excel - You have an ability to develop creative solutions with existing tools and are comfortable learning new technologies
- Analytical - quantitatively minded with demonstrated operational or financial modeling, and problem-solving skills

**Benefits**

**Why join us?**:
In addition to a great work culture, we also offer the following perks:

- Competitive salary and bonus programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Competitive group insurance
- Annual fitness and Goodfood credits
- Personal days and more