What This Role is All AboutThe Logistics Manager leads the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities. This role ensures materials and finished products move safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while meeting customer expectations and supporting manufacturing operations. The Logistics Manager combines operational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strong cross-functional collaboration to improve service, control freight costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesLogistics Operations & Performance (70%)- Lead day-to-day inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities
- Plan and optimize freight, routing, carrier utilization, load consolidation, and delivery schedules to improve service and control costs
- Manage relationships and performance with carriers, third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and other logistics partners
- Monitor key logistics metrics, including on-time delivery, freight cost, damage, claims, inventory accuracy, and service levels
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, and other teams to align logistics priorities with business requirements
- Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and cost-saving opportunities and implement sustainable process improvements
- Ensure accurate shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and logistics documentation and records
- Support inventory control and warehouse optimization, including space utilization, material flow, and cycle-count accuracy
- Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, customs, safety, and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Collaboration (30%)- Lead, coach, and develop the logistics and warehouse team to achieve safety, service, productivity, and cost objectives
- Establish clear performance expectations, accountabilities, and operating standards across logistics activities
- Use root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods to address service failures, damages, delays, and recurring operational issues
- Facilitate regular performance reviews with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards and safe material-handling practices
Your Skills & Background- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain operations
- 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
- Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume distribution environment; building products or windows & doors experience is an asset
- Strong knowledge of freight management, carrier performance, warehousing, inventory control, and distribution operations
- Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, or related supply chain systems; strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage freight costs, service levels, and operational KPIs
- Project management and continuous improvement experience; Lean or Six Sigma exposure is an asset
- Strong communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
- High integrity, accountability, and ownership mindset
- Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Working Conditions- Combination of office, warehouse and manufacturing plant environment
- Exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and active material-handling equipment in operational areas
- Occasional travel between company locations or logistics partner sites may be required
- Flexible schedule with occasional weekend commitments.
- Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations - suited for a DRIVER who takes OWNERSHIP.
