Aufgaben Senior Logistics Centre & Dangerous Goods Specialist
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.
- Ensure 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
Qualifikationen Mercedes-Benz Star skills, requirements & traits:
- College or university diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, a technical discipline, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain operations, ideally within automotive or a similar supply chain environment
- Strong knowledge of warehousing, inventory optimization and global supply chain processes, with financial acumen and proficiency in SAP, Excel and Power BI
- Experience with Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance, including Transport Canada, IATA, IMDG and TDG regulations; DG handling or transportation safety certification is highly desirable
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, international packaging requirements and environmental compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations, analyze data, identify risks and develop practical solutions
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners and regulatory bodies
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong judgement and the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and remain effective in high-pressure situations
- Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself
- Honest and professional, a strong team player
- Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter
Being a Mercedes-Benz star has its benefits:
- Commitment to inclusion & diversity
- Engaging corporate culture
- Ever-evolving brand strategy granting opportunities to build business acumen
- Training development and career growth opportunities
- Benefits to support work-life balance/integration
- A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
- State-of-the-art working facilities
- Vehicle purchase and experience programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
- Recognition rewards and discount programs
