Logistics Specialist

As our **Logistics Specialist**, you will be playing a vital role in managing product movement from manufacturing sites to distribution centers throughout our supply chain network, achieving our exponential growth and driving forward the mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy We are looking for a highly organized individual that can multitask and has a good understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain. This role reports to the Logistics Lead and will be hybrid and located in Vancouver, BC.

**Who Are We?**

SmartSweets is on a mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy We believe in the power of curiosity and with a smart combination of passion, focus and innovation that we can change the world We trust it's possible to live in a world where candy doesn’t always equal sugar, and where words like guilt, permission, and indulgence no longer carry weight. We believe we can enjoy candy just as we enjoy life - to the fullest. This is why we won’t ever stop innovating and launching new #KickSugar candy products you know and love from childhood. We are proudly Female-Founded and on our way to kick 5.5 billion grams of sugar out of candy in a single year (what we call our Mission to Mars). We are proud to be an employer that has received accolades as A Great Place to Work in multiple categories, as well as Canadian Business Start Up List for Top New Growth Companies

**How You Will Support Our Mission**:

- Coordinate inbound freight of finished goods from Co-manufacturers to our Canadian & US 3PLs
- Ownership of inbound inventory reporting
- Maintain warehouse inventory balance per the forecast and recent run rate
- Manage inventory life cycle and turns
- Maintain and communicate accurate inbound inventory data internally
- Manage warehouse and freight KPI’s
- Maintain a positive relationship with warehouse and logistics partners
- Liaise with Logistics Lead to onboard new warehouses
- Liaise with Order Management for new customer setup and execution at warehouse
- Collaborate with Production and Co-manufacturers on new product launch and execution to our warehouses
- Ownership of Canadian and US import regulations, including tariffs, CUSMA, FSVP and commercial invoice
- Assist import shipping of overseas shipments
- Freight cost analysis for both inbound and outbound
- Collect and analyze data as requested for Logistics projects
- Assist on Year End Inventory Audit at 3PLs
- Provide support to Supply Chain as needed

**You Have**:

- Apics/CPIM Designation or Bachelors' degree with a concentration in Operations/Supply Chain desired
- Experience in Logistics including dispatching from pickup to delivery
- Experience within inventory management and/or production. Experience within the CPG industry is considered an asset
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable with Google Workspace, Microsoft, and ERP systems. Experience in NetSuite is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player
- Can organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Can perform well and deliver high-quality under deadlines
- Ability to problem-solve/troubleshoot operational issues
- Amazing communication and interpersonal skills

**The Sweet Stuff**:

- Bonus based on personal & company performance
- Bear Benefits (aka. free candy)
- Extended health and dental benefits and EAP
- 5 Paid Restore Days (aka. sick/personal time)
- Monthly Cell Phone bill reimbursement
- Home Allowance to optimize your remote workspace
- Life, Work, Flow Philosophy (aka. flexible work environment)
- Parental Leave Top Up Program (inclusive to all parents)
- Individual Development Program and funding
- Summer FriYay’s (aka. half days off on Friday in the summer)
- Community Love (aka. paid Volunteer Day)
- Puppy Friendly Office
- Regular Squad Social Events

**Our Commitment to Celebrating Individuality - Representation & Inclusion**

We are committed to elevating the voices of Squad and community members on the mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy We believe representing the uniqueness of all makes us stronger as a whole. We are making a difference by encouraging all Squad Members to practice allyship, educate themselves, inspire others to take action and support underrepresented communities.

**COVID-19 Policy**

All, Squad Members must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. SmartSweets implemented this policy to reduce the risk that someone will be exposed to COVID-19 during in-person business activities. SmartSweets intends for this policy to comply with all applicable laws. It is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. Reasonable accommodations will be made for medical conditions and sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Frid