Planning And Logistics Lead

Interface, Inc. is a global flooring company specializing in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. We help our customers create high-performance interior spaces that support well-being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet. Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites you to join us as we commit to operating in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.
Position Summary: The Planning and Logistics Lead role manages daily freight logistics, Health & Safety, order auditing, intercompany purchasing, freight claims, client returns and completion of all related reporting. This lead role has responsibility for negotiations which support business objectives and drives revenue opportunities.
Essential duties:
Freight Logistics management

• Manage all spot rate requests for both LTL and TL outbound shipments and provide rates for quotation to clients to SSC and CSS teams.
• Lead and manage annual freight vendor rate negotiations in collaboration with the Distribution and Logistics Manager, including for Finished Goods and Samples.
• Respond to freight quote logistics requests and provide internal rate sheets to SSC and CSS teams.
• Negotiate specific project freight rates for both Truckload (T/L) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments to support both competitive bidding and maximize Interface freight revenues.
• Review of all pending shipments to ensure that the optimal freight dollars are being maximized including intercompany purchases and domestic shipments.

Health and Safety Coordination

• Ensure all compliance tasks are scheduled and actioned as required and monitor for any legislative changes in Safety regulations.
• Coordination of all Health & Safety compliance objectives and tasks, in conjunction with the Health & Safety Management representative.
• Provide Safety reporting and related documentation as required.

Internal Order Management

• Daily order auditing, in conjunction with the CSAM, CS Lead, and the CSS team.
• Execution and management of all client returns, including RMA, logistics and administrative requirements.
• Execution of all freight claims with vendors.
• Intercompany purchases as required, in support of ordering and importation of materials to fulfill client orders.

As part of the Distribution team, you may be assigned other duties and projects where required, in supporting overall business objectives.
Educational Requirements: Preference will be given to post-secondary education in a related discipline, including logistics or procurement. Bilingualism (French / English) is strongly preferred. Must have no less than high school diploma or GED.
Skills and Experience: Microsoft Office skills required, specifically strong experience with Excel. Experience in JD Edwards is preferred, not required. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Successful candidate must be able to work as a team member and functional lead in a cross functional team environment.
Physical Demands: Use of office equipment including computer, telephone system, file sharing and digital tools. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.
Work Environment: Non climate-controlled office/warehouse, day shift, periodic overtime will from time to time be required. Normal hours will be 8:00 to 4:30 Monday to Friday. This position is located on site at our Belleville, Ontario Canadian HQ.