Beyond Beer Logistics Manager

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $90,000 - $100,000 Annually

COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build strong working relationships with internal peers and external contacts. Create a productive working environment to the team and provide feedback/coaching as required
- Optimize routines and processes with BC Liquor Distribution Branch, Order Treatment, Deployment and Commercial Teams to efficiently forecast and manage inventory levels, sale order execution and shipments into BCLDB DC’s
- BCLDB Scorecard Management
- Operate in a fast-paced environment and requires flexibility to deal with multiple, and sometimes, diverging priorities simultaneously.
- Facilitate development and integration of 1-3-5 year plan initiatives.
- Process management within the defined SAP, Management Control & Reporting System, Voyageur Plant Optimization routine, Distribution Process Optimization and Advanced Planning System planning processes
- Strong understanding of the budget, LE, and actual performance, allowing for proactive identification and implementation of cost improvement opportunities.
- Inventory accuracy within the warehouse operations
- Accountable for problem solving initiatives to improve identified areas of the warehouse operations.
- Develop and manages relationship with transportation carriers across all T2 lanes into BCLDB DC’s and outside storage facility
- Track and reports out on transport and warehousing KPIs daily, weekly, monthly
- Reduce cost escalations related to transportation through initiatives such as award carrier compliance, detention, refusals and accessorial charge reduction
- Support the implantation of transportation technologies such as TMS (BY/JDA)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Business or industry related discipline, or equivalent professional experience is required
- Experience: 3-5 years Logistics experience in warehousing, transport, and logistics support. Proven leadership skills, with good business sense. Proven ability to manage interpersonal relationships through the reporting structure.
- Proven ability to achieve superior results. Ability to lead and develop talent in a changing environment. Proven experience in warehouse and transportation management.
- Solid understanding of distribution and customer service, beer/RTD industry and all key cost drivers.
- Strong leadership skills required
- Strong interpersonal capabilities, and able to work cross-functionally with other leaders on sensitive and/or emotive issues
- Proficient in using SAP

WHY LABATT:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS_:_
- Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
- Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
- Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
- Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
- Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
- An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committ