Logistics & Warehouse Lead

**Logistics & Warehouse Lead**

**Position Type**: Full Time, Permanent

**Work Hours**: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

**At Portable Electric, we believe in Clean, Quiet power. Off-Grid.**

**WHO WE ARE AT PORTABLE ELECTRIC**

Portable Electric is an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring “Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid.” by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions. We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable.

**Our Values**

**Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.**

**P**eople - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity and collaboration are the core of our relationships.

**O**wners - We are accountable and trustworthy.

**W**inners - We win where we choose to compete.

**E**ntrepreneurs - We lead by anticipating customer needs.

**R**evolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

**Your impact as a Logistics & Warehouse Lead**

The Warehouse & Logistics Lead oversees and directs receiving, shipping, warehouse operations as well as international logistics and customs clearance. They are responsible for ensuring all aspects of warehouse operations function smoothly and ensuring compliance with international shipping standards and regulations. Experience with Dangerous Goods handling and shipping is required.

This is an individual contributor role to start, with the potential to move into a supervisory/people leader role. This role involves 50/50 split between office-based computer work and hands-on work on the floor.

**Warehouse Management**
- Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization
- Ensure high standard of cleanliness, organization and space management is maintained in the warehouse
- Ensuring business processes for contracted freight companies are adhered to and are designed to meet the requirements of the warehouse and its customers
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by ensuring company standards and practices are adhered to

**Inventory Management**
- Control inventory accurately to minimize any inventory value variances/discrepancies
- Provide stocking recommendations to management
- Assist with monthly inventory counts or cycle counts and reporting

**Logistics**
- Arrange shipment of customer orders for on time delivery, based on promise dates to customers
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
- Receive products accurately and on time
- Respond to any shipping discrepancies in a timely manner
- Investigate damaged goods and discrepancies in receiving, and follow through to resolve the issues
- Request quotes and look for best cost in shipping products
- Comply with all Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Ensure all customs and international trade regulations are followed and documentation completed accordingly
- Operate the company vehicle (van) as needed
- Other duties may be assigned

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving
- Experience with international logistics and customs clearance
- Experience working with dangerous goods
- Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract
- At least 3 years of forklift experience with valid forklift certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to use the computer and work with MS Office Suite
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated team player with ability to work in a fast paced environment

**Nice to haves**
- Certification or training in International Trade & Logistics
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)

**Location**
- This is a role working out of our Vancouver, BC location full-time
- Work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

**Employee Perks**
- 2 weeks of vacation
- Health spending account
- Employee share and option program

**Why Choose Portable Electric**:
Portable Electric embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team of women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities, that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, where team members feel like they belong and our policies and guidelines embrace all cultures and beliefs. The more inclusive we are, the more successful we will be.

**Start your Journey with Portable Electric**:
**Let’s make the world more sustainable together**
- We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to check our careers page to stay informed about all job opportunities at Portable Electric_