Senior Logistics Centre

Description

Mercedes-Benz Canada needs stars like you

Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive brand, and remains at the cutting-edge of sustainability, design, digitalization, connectivity, technology, fashion, and popular culture.

The iconic three-pointed star is always looking for the best and brightest. We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver’s seat of transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values.

Do you want to be part of writing the next chapter of the Mercedes-Benz story?

How your role will add to the story:

As the Senior Logistics Centre & Dangerous Goods Specialist, you will play a key role in balancing inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across our Canadian Logistics Centres. You will support parts distribution and customer service objectives while serving as a subject matter expert for Dangerous Goods transportation and environmental requirements.

A day in the life

Dangerous Goods & Environmental Compliance (40%)

• Oversee the full spectrum of Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance, acting as the point of contact for regulatory authority for Mercedes-Benz Canada.
• Manage DG vendors responsible for classification, audits, and compliance, ensuring strict adherence to international (IATA, IMDG), federal (TDG), and local transportation regulations.
• Direct and maintain regulatory approvals, equivalency certificates, and environmental permits, proactively mitigating compliance risks and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Serve as the key representative for Mercedes-Benz in Canada, industry meetings, and compliance audits.
• Establish high-level partnerships with MBUSA, MBUSI, and external regulatory bodies such as Transport Canada to align corporate strategies with evolving regulations.
• Lead internal audits at MBCAN facilities, identifying compliance gaps and developing actionable strategies to maintain best-in-class regulatory adherence.
• Develop and enforce corporate policies and procedures that govern DG handling, transportation, and environmental safety, ensuring alignment with global Mercedes-Benz quality management standards.

Site Support Processing (25%)

• Collaborate with Site Support Processor team to manage Overage, Shortage & Damage (OS&D) reports.
• Analyze dealer claims for accuracy and determine credit eligibility.
• Process shortage claims and non-conforming parts for scrapping.
• Support dealer inquiries through stock checks and debit clearing.
• Manage and resolve dealer inquiries/claims via Star Support.
• Spearhead the design and automation of advanced reporting solutions, leveraging Power BI, SAP, and data visualization tools to improve decision-making efficiency

Inventory Disposition & Optimization (20%)

• Lead and oversee the execution of scrapping processes to Germany, ensuring compliance with corporate directives and financial efficiency.
• Manage local scrapping initiatives and obsolescence transfers to MBUSA, optimizing cost recovery while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement advanced methodologies for vendor buybacks, inter-LC transfers (CA01 & CA02), and inventory rationalization strategies to support Mercedes-Benz Canada's long-term inventory objectives.

Inventory Reconciliation & Year-End Optimization (10%)

• Manage inventory reconciliation and management reporting, providing in-depth analysis to GLC Material & Inventory Controlling and other key stakeholders.
• Lead year-end inventory reviews, aligning forecasting strategies with corporate financial objectives and global inventory targets.
• Implement data-driven methodologies to enhance inventory turnover, minimize obsolescence, and achieve corporate goals through predictive analytics.
• Align inventory analysis methods with MBUSA SCM team, ensuring standardization and continuous improvement in data accuracy and interpretation.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (5%)

• Act as the first point of contact for both Canadian LC’s regarding EHS matters.
• Oversee and track facility self-assessment audits (safety walks), perform gap analysis and oversight of action plans to address findings.
• Evaluate activities, operations, equipment and processes to minimize health and safety risks.

E nsure full compliance with company policies and procedures.

Vacancy Status:

This posting reflects an approved, current vacancy within Mercedes-Benz Canada.

Posting Range

$82,909 - $114,000

Mercedes-Benz Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. While we thank every applicant for their intere