Logistics Manager

Canalta Controls Ltd of Red Deer AB, requires 1 Supply Chain Logistics Manager to perform the following duties:

Job details

• Location: 6759 65 Ave Red Deer, AB T4P 1X5
• Salary: $ 116.000 annually/ 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, financial benefits, long-term benefits, other benefits
• Vacancies: 1

Job Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5 years or more
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location.
• Work setting: Manufacture, Oil and gas industry, warehouse, head office.

Tasks

• Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization, provide leadership across Parts, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, and Planning to ensure smooth material flow and on-time delivery
• Plan and control budget and expenditures, negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to optimize cost and reliability
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff, coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures, oversee logistics, scheduling, and project coordination to meet customer commitments
• Manage domestic and international shipping, freight, and logistics partners
• Monitor orders and resolve constraints to maintain on-time delivery performance
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services, continuously improve processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Manage contracts, negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to optimize cost and reliability, monitor market trends and proactively mitigate supply chain risks
• Ensure accurate documentation for audits, inspections, and customer needs
• Establish KPIs, track performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support broader operational goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies, lead sourcing strategies to secure materials on time and at the best value
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships across local and global markets
• Manage finances or budget, oversee logistics, scheduling, and project coordination to meet customer commitments
• Manage domestic and international shipping, freight, and logistics partners
• Monitor orders and resolve constraints to maintain on-time delivery performance
• Supervision: 5 to 10 people
• Credentials: Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designationor currently working towards designation is preferred.
• Computer and technology knowledge: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Word, Material requirements planning (MRP) system, SharePoint
• Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts, management
• Specialization/experience: Negotiation
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, judgement, organized, team player, leadership.
• Benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, paramedical services coverage
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Long Term Benefits: Long -term care insurance
• Other Benefits: Free parking available, learning/training paid by employer, paid time off, parking available, wellness program
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted