Supply Chain Manager

Overview

Location: Toronto, Ontario: In office Role

Avid Group is building the most flexible and responsive apparel supply chain in North America. As we expand our vertically integrated manufacturing and fulfillment network across Canada and the U.S., we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead the logistics, transportation, and cross-border programs that move our goods reliably, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who can own the strategy and execution of all inbound and outbound logistics while also driving trade compliance improvements, customs cost optimization, and documentation workflows. You’ll manage vendor relationships, lead cost negotiations, and partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and production teams to deliver continuous improvement across the entire supply chain.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Transportation Ownership

- Own all inbound and outbound logistics across all facilities (Canada and U.S.)
- Manage relationships with freight carriers, brokers, and 3PLs; negotiate rates and service terms
- Monitor on-time pickup/delivery performance, lead freight audits, and resolve issues with vendors
- Optimize mode selection (LTL, FTL, courier, parcel, ocean/air) based on service level and cost
- Design and implement SOPs for shipping, receiving, carrier scheduling, and warehouse coordination

Cross-Border & Trade Program Management

Oversee all customs programs and compliance efforts including:

- K90/K32, Section 321, and duty drawback
- HS classification, COO accuracy, and customs valuation
- Broker performance and SLA oversight
- Lead trade-related documentation improvements and system integrations

Supply Chain Data & Reporting

- Build and maintain dashboards for freight spend, duty costs, and landed cost modeling
- Identify sourcing or fulfillment optimizations based on freight and tariff analysis
- Manage trade documentation accuracy, export paperwork, and shipping compliance audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with operations, warehouse, finance, and sourcing teams to ensure logistics and trade processes support business goals
- Partner with IT or systems teams to integrate trade and logistics data into ERP, WMS, or dashboards
- Serve as the internal project lead for freight transitions, broker changes, or new route/service launches

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or trade compliance (apparel or consumer goods preferred)
- Proven experience managing LTL/FTL carriers, freight contracts, and inbound/outbound logistics operations
- Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. customs programs (K90, K32, duty drawback, Section 321) strongly preferred
- Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience with freight audit platforms, dashboards, or ERP data mapping is an asset
- Clear communicator and organized project manager; able to coordinate across multiple teams and facilities
- In office role at Toronto HQ

Benefits

- Avoid duplicate boilerplate – competitive compensation and benefits; we provide an open, collaborative environment
- Approachable management – our management team maintains an open door policy and values every associate’s input
- A collaborative team environment – we invest in people and cultivate a positive work culture
- Growth in a unique area of the fashion industry – involvement with custom clothing and products for leading brands and retailers
- Company growth – opportunities to contribute to a growing company with a clear plan
- Individual growth – commitment to challenging and developing every employee

The Avid Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and Indigenous status. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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