Logistics Manager

Longo’s is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where team members have a place to grow and pursue excellence, have the latitude to take ownership of their careers and the support and encouragement necessary to be the best they can throughout their career. We are a Canadian, family operated food retailer which has grown and prospered since 1956. Our team members are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by offering the best food experience to every customer, every time. It is through such commitment that Longo’s now operates over 36 stores within the GTA along with Grocery Gateway; our online grocery delivery service, is celebrating 65 years of business and is continuing to grow

**Position: Logistics Manager**

**What you’ll do**:

- Develop and implement a complete Inbound Transport Strategy that maximizes use of Longos capital as well as leverages 3PL contacts to ensure lowest costs possible
- Support the DC Manager in shaping and implementing all DC and Transportation initiatives
- Develop and manage all financials and budgets related to transport, shipping and freight movement
- Be accountable for all Inbound, Receiving, Shipping and Outbound Functions with the Supply Chain Operations
- Own all Delivery schedules to stores including working with Store and DC operations teams to optimize costs as well as maintain and improve levels of service to maximize sales through optimal fill rates
- Continuously work on process improvement initiatives as well as identify, recommend and implement opportunities for cost reductions as well as service level improvements
- Manage vendor maintenance relationships to ensure cost efficiency of transportation fleet - including fuel, leases, repairs, contracts 407 and temporary agency management
- Manage and administer the warehouse truck and trailer fleet by selecting equipment, dispatching, performing maintenance, and managing costs
- Manage all required Transportation documentation
- Maintain warehouse and load security and yard safety
- Provide leadership support 3 Supervisors and 35-50 Longo Team Members including motivating and developing them through regular feedback, completion of performance appraisals, training and discipline
- Be accountable for the department structure and position requirements including hiring, restructuring as well as shifting/re-assigning tasks and duties as needed
- Conducts team member meetings to ensure strong communication on company initiatives, goals and objectives
- Role model all health and workplace safety standards and ensures a healthy and safe work environment
- Conduct Safety Inspection training and oversee driver compliance in keeping with Driver Policy including providing input into training programs

**What we are looking for**:

- 7-10 years’ experience within the Logistics, Transportation or Distribution Centre industry within Retail/CPG
- Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering or Finance is preferred
- ERP / MRP system experience preferred
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS) knowledge
- Experience of managing/leading complex projects across many business functions that are, in nature, strategic to business operations and have a medium to long term focus
- Experience reading, interpreting and managing financial statements (P&L, Budgets, etc.)
- Professional Designation as CPIM, P. Log or CMA an asset
- Fleet operations experience & relevant experience managing Transport operations
- Good understanding of warehouse, delivery and traffic operations within a distribution setting
- Appropriate knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment, materials and supplies
- Experience in Fleet Management including contract negotiation, Equipment RFP, Asset utilization and Prevent Maintenance program development
- Knowledge of Employment Standards, WHIMIS, Food Safety and Loss Prevention practices
- Knowledge of temperature control
- Material handling equipment certification is a plus
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Not having a performance conduct issues in the last 2 years

**Working Conditions**:

- Work is performed in a standard DC environment with exposure to various temperature
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities with regular deadlines

**Why join our team?**
Competitive wages and flexible benefits

It is a place to grow and purse excellence

We care and treat you like family

A culture of teamwork and collaboration

We celebrates and rewards our Team Members

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and traini