Logistics Manager

2 months ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cornerstone Building Brands Full time
About Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading exterior building solutions provider serving the residential and commercial markets across North America. Our company is built on a foundation of understanding our customers' needs and delivering high-quality products that meet their expectations.

Job Description

Position: Logistics Manager, Canada

Status: Salary

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Director Supply Chain, Canada

Location: Calgary, Brantford, (Remote/Hybrid)

The Logistics Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the logistics and distribution operations across four Canadian business units, managing an in-house fleet and third-party logistics. Key responsibilities include negotiating carrier costs, handling freight budgets, and ensuring efficient and compliant fleet operations. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Determine excess costs and implement Cost Take Out (CTO) initiatives to drive operational efficiency and optimize transportation expenses.
  • Oversee asset management, ensuring accurate tracking, budget, maintenance, and optimal use of all fleet assets.
  • Foster relationships with carriers that prove beneficial in financial aspects, service metrics, and increase awareness of industry trends.
  • Develop, implement, review, and oversee fleet management policies, ensuring compliance with legal, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and optimize the deployment, maintenance, and utilization of our fleet across 18 branches and 2 distribution centers.
  • Design and maintain a comprehensive dashboard for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to fleet and transportation management.
  • Create and manage a drivers' scorecard system to monitor performance and encourage best practices.
  • Educate and train the operational team on fleet management procedures, safety protocols, and efficiency strategies.
  • Collaborate with CBB Logistics Center of Excellence and other cross-functional teams to implement company strategies, enhance overall logistics performance, and resolve any transportation issues.
  • Develop and maintain a RACI chart to clearly define roles and responsibilities within the fleet management process.
  • Continuously analyze logistics data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions.
  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and mentor the team.
  • Manage direct reports, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
  • Cascade goals and assist direct reports in establishing clear performance expectations that align with department and company goals, and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement and development.
  • Provide continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
  • Collaborate with IT to design reports and processes that lead to simplification and enhanced business planning.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fleet or transportation management.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in leadership roles, including direct managerial experience.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in logistics software and fleet management systems (GeoTab, as example).
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience in implementing and managing Cost Take Out (CTO) initiatives.
  • Proven track record of asset management.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective logistics strategies and playbooks (processes, policies, and standard operating procedures).
  • Strong knowledge of legal, security, and regulatory requirements related to fleet management.
  • Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data.
  • A strong understanding of truckload, LTL, and modes of transportation.
  • Extensive exposure to contract management, including the ability to plan, lead negotiations, structure agreements, and build relationships.
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask and maintain by adapting to change.
  • Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative by proactively taking responsibility for tasks and driving projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.
  • Possesses strong consensus-building skills, effectively engaging all stakeholders in a good-faith effort to achieve unanimous agreement and meet collective interests.
  • Demonstrates excellent analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and creative problem-solving capabilities for process improvement.
  • Ability to interact with all organizational levels and demonstrate professional presence.
  • Highly motivated, results-focused, and acts with a high sense of urgency.
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Travel as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Power BI experience.
  • LPaaS knowledge.
  • Project management experience.

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