Logistics Manager, North America - Ayr, ON, Canada

dsm-firmenich$85K — $91K *
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field; APICS certification preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in warehousing and distribution management
  • Experience in a global, matrixed organization, preferably within Life Sciences
  • Strong knowledge of warehousing, transportation, and hazardous materials handling
  • Proven project management experience with distribution and process improvement initiatives
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily warehousing, transportation, and imports/exports operations across North America
  • Manage third-party logistics and transportation providers for performance and compliance
  • Oversee inventory control and distribution deliveries to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Ensure timely delivery of imports and exports orders
  • Enforce compliance with SHE, security, and quality standards
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for operations and facility management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across supply chain and logistics functions

Benefits

  • Unique career paths in health, nutrition, and beauty
  • Opportunity to impact millions of consumers daily with sustainability focus
  • Cutting-edge research and innovations across various fields
  • Growth opportunities with an industry leader
  • Supportive culture with collaborative teams and shared achievements
  • Community-focused environment where employee voices matter
Full Job Description
Logistics Manager, North America

Ary, ON, Canada

Join a Logistics leadership role responsible for warehouse, transportation and imports and exports operations across North America. You will manage third-party logistics partners, drive safety, quality, and operational performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable product distribution, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day warehouse, transportation and imports and exports operations across North America, including distribution activities, raw material warehousing, and management of external warehouses in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Manage third-party warehouse, logistics, and transportation providers, ensuring operational performance, issue resolution, service level compliance, and KPI reporting.
  • Oversee inventory control, distribution deliveries, and customer satisfaction while coordinating outbound transportation activities.
  • Follow up the imports and exports orders to be delivered on time.
  • Ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), security, and quality standards, including audit support, corrective actions, and incident management.
  • Lead facility management and continuous improvement initiatives, including contractor coordination, operational training, project management, and capital improvement projects.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across supply chain, quality, product management, and logistics functions to support operational excellence and business objectives.

We offer
  • Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
  • A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
  • A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
  • Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
  • A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
  • A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; APICS certification preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in warehousing, distribution, and management of third-party logistics service providers.
  • Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization, preferably within the Life Sciences industry.
  • Strong knowledge of warehousing, transportation, hazardous materials handling, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
  • Proven project management experience leading complex distribution, warehousing, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $85,305 to $91,667

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

DSM-Firmenich Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join the global team at DSM-Firmenich—the leading innovators in the realm of sensory and nutritional solutions. This company stands as a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and growth in the industry.

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Join DSM-Firmenich’s market-leading team to assist some of the most renowned companies in mastering their journey through sensory and nutritional innovation. Transform businesses and entire sectors with the brightest minds at DSM-Firmenich, leveraging a unique position in the marketplace at the intersection of science, technology, and market needs. Lead in a distinctive role, combining deep industry expertise with digital innovation to drive significant market advancements. Engage with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients navigate their transformation journeys in the sensory and nutrition sectors. Collaborate with a vast network of professionals—dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in taste, nutrition, and health.

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