Regional Logistics Manager & Staff Requird in (Canada & Australia )

A Logistics Manager oversees the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of goods, services, and information from origin to consumption. They ensure supply chain operations run smoothly, minimizing costs, delays, and risks while maximizing customer satisfaction. This role is critical in industries like manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, transportation, and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning: Develop and implement logistics strategies, including inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.

Transportation Management: Coordinate with carriers, negotiate freight rates, select routes, and optimize shipping methods (road, air, sea, rail).

Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and implement just-in-time (JIT) systems to reduce holding costs.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Manage relationships with suppliers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and customs brokers.

Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to regulations (., customs, safety, environmental laws), handle documentation, and mitigate disruptions like delays or shortages.

Team Leadership: Supervise warehouse staff, drivers, and logistics coordinators; conduct training and performance evaluations.

Cost Optimization: Analyze data to reduce expenses, track KPIs (., on-time delivery rate, fill rate), and implement process improvements.

Technology Integration: Use ERP systems (., SAP, Oracle), TMS (Transportation Management Systems), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and tools like GPS tracking or AI forecasting.

Crisis Management: Respond to supply chain disruptions (., natural disasters, strikes) with contingency plans.

Reporting & Analytics: Generate reports on logistics performance and present insights to senior management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Master's (., MBA) or certifications like CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution), or Six Sigma preferred.

Experience

5+ years in logistics/supply chain roles, with 2+ years in management. Experience in specific industries (., FMCG, automotive) is a plus.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel, logistics software (., Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder), data analytics tools (., Tableau), and ERP systems.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and time management. Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Other

Knowledge of international trade, lean methodologies, and sustainability practices (., green logistics).

• Experience

  10 - 20 Years

• No. of Openings

  18

• Education

  Graduate (B.A, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, Professional Degree, Certificate/Diploma/Others)

• Role

  Regional Logistics Manager

• Industry Type

  Transportation / Logistic / Shipping / Marine / Courier / Freight / Cargo

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  Canada

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office