information technology

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As a global team of 25,000 connected employees in 47 countries, we pride ourselves in being the world's preferred supply chain logistics company – applying insight, service quality and innovation to create sustainable growth for business and society.

Our company is ISO 9001 certified, and we are truly an Employer of Choice. When you join our elite team, you'll have the opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a positive difference while being rewarded with an excellent salary, superior group insurance, a matching pension plan, great perks, a pleasant culture, true work/life balance and the opportunity to help grow the company.

You'll also "Walk-the-Talk" when it comes to Yusen's 9 Core Values because they resonate with you: Communication. Openness. Customer Focus. Reliability. Teamwork. Accountability. Problem Solving. Continuous Learning. Proactivity.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the IT Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems and infrastructure to support business operations across Yusen Logistics Canada. The IT Manager will also closely liaise with the Yusen Logistics (Americas) IT Department as it pertains to cascading down regional IT infrastructure initiatives and projects to Yusen Logistics (Canada) Inc. This role leads the IT department and plays a key role in the company's digital transformation initiatives, ensuring technology aligns with strategic business objectives.

WHAT AN IT MANAGER DOES:

• Lead and manage IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support services.
• Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee system and software implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
• Drive digital transformation and process automation projects across all departments and business units.
• Manage IT vendors, budgets, licenses, and service contracts.
• Ensure data privacy, compliance, and business continuity plans are in place/disaster recovery plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IT team members.
• Support Operations and IT teams during critical project phases.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations and enables functionality that meet requirements.
• Lead project meetings and administer notes, plans, and action items.
• Performs the standard responsibilities of a People Leader.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• ITIL (ITSM certification), PMP designations preferred, but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, ERP (SAP B1), CargoWise, WMS (MA SCALE), EDI and API integration and development, TMS (3G TMS), cybersecurity, and digital tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and experience leading cross functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Must be self-directed, capable of identifying, prioritizing, and executing work tasks.
• Proven experience resolving risks and issues within a project.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills in English for communicating internally and externally.
• Highly competent with computers with advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Web based tools).
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills.

Yusen Logistics (Canada) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are 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 training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those invited for an interview will be personally responded to. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brampton, ON L6T 5H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• IT management: 7 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 5H5