Logistics & Inventory Manager Jobs

Position Summary

The Logistics & Inventory Manager is accountable for development of inventory management policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements. This posiiton is also responsible for the logistical coordination and management of all aspects regarding transportation, shipping, receiving, and maintaining all associated documentation in adherence to applicable regulations. This is a leadership role with oversight of all inventory, inventory control, and inbound/outbound freight.

Responsibilities

Logistics Management

• Manage documentation related to receiving of goods and ensure timely distribution to accounting dept.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company & customer policies & procedures for product transit or delivery
• Analyze all aspects of logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies
• Manage freight costs, ensure freight is shipped as cost effectively as possible
• Manage direct shipments to customers as required.
• Manage any transport damage claims and related freight issues.
• Manage & Develop approved carriers for ShawFlex & DSG-Canusa
• Responsible for the accuracy of all shipping related documentation.
• Maintain USMCA information & documentation
• Responsible for compliance to all Customs and Duty documentation procedures
• Manage freight and export documentation

Inventory Management

• Manage the timely and accurate flow of all stock and non-stock material within Receiving, Shipping and Warehouse
• Responsible to support year-end physical inventory count and cycle counts
• Responsible for organizing and controlling of inventory accuracy.
• Manage the timely & accurate receiving of raw materials into ERP system. Work with Production Supervisors & WA to ensure all goods are put away in locations in a timely manner
• Responsible for all assigned tasks relating to inventory control, including maintaining inventory counts, communicating inventory stock outs
• Support optimum level and mix of raw materials and finished goods in warehouse
• Manage the organization and supply of raw materials to each work center in a timely and efficient manner
• Identify and work with sales & engineering to disposition excess and obsolete inventory.

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in oversight and standardization of processes
• At least 3-5 years in a managerial role in supply chain function
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in a supply chain role
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to inventory management and transportation practices.
• Certified APICS or CPIM professional
• Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.

What Shawcor Offers

• We recognize your efforts in personalized and meaningful ways such as: Competitive salary, Incentive pay, Medical benefits, Retirement savings plan, Paid vacation days, Education Assistance Program and confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• We’re working to create a better world. Join us!
• At Shawcor, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy
• Employees are provided with personalized opportunities to support interests and career development (including Global Career and travel opportunities)
• Commitment to continuously promote a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
• We value ESG at Shawcor through company events, including volunteering opportunities for employees, social gatherings, community engagement opportunities and team building exercises
• Participation in Service Milestone Awards and ongoing recognition opportunities
• We understand times have changed and so have we. Shawcor offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs
• Access to Mental Health support resources such as our personalized Mental Health and Wellness platform offered through Headversity
• Challenging and rewarding opportunities supported by training initiatives

Backed by the strengths of Shawcor, DSG-Canusa and ShawFlex brands form the Automotive & Industrial Group. We manufacture a complete range of custom engineered cable, advanced cable accessories including heat shrink tubing, and automated application equipment. By connecting, insulating, sealing and protecting valuable assets and equipment systems, we assure the reliability of electrical connectivity across a wide range of applications - including Power Utilities, Industrial, Automotive and Energy spaces.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we cannot accept telephone calls or emails regarding this position. All recruiting activities are managed via our applicant tracking system. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity.

Shawcor welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. To begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout our recruitment process, please contact our HR team at [email protected].