Sr. Director, Warehousing Operations

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading integrated company with a robust network of subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. The company operates around the world and leverages its state-of-the-art production facilities to offer an unparalleled pace of execution. The company’s focus and commitment to execution and innovation have allowed it to become one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies in its industry. They are looking for a business and people leader with extensive 3PL partnership management experience to manage warehouse operations.

The Senior Director, Warehousing Operations is an integral hands-on leadership role responsible for building and delivering on key performance indicators and metrics, including cost reduction, inventory management, and speed of delivery. As a dynamic and hands-on professional, you will be directly responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the company's warehousing operations. This is a critical leadership role requiring a strong understanding of warehouse management principles, logistics, and inventory control. The ideal candidate will possess excellent managerial skills, a results-driven mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This role is based in Toronto/North GTA and is ideal for a flexible, detailed, high-energy warehouse/logistics professional who likes to work in a scaling company. Having strong people management and coaching skills will be invaluable as you influence and lead the team to drive efficiencies and improvements.

Keys to success:

• Develop and execute strategic plans, collaborating with executive leadership to develop long-term strategies and short-term goals for warehouse operations within a 3PL environment
• Continuously assess warehouse operations, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Create new and optimize other initiatives with the 3PL to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and maximize resource utilization
• Build relationships with 3PL partners to influence outcomes
• Work closely with 3PL and transportation team to ensure adherence to established service level agreements (SLAs)
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and data analytics tools to measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to warehouse operations
• Collaborate with 3PL, sales, procurement, and production teams to develop efficient supply chain strategies
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust inventory management systems and processes through the 3PL
• Ensure comprehensive recordkeeping, reporting, and systems are in place to ensure the accuracy of data and compliance with regulatory and financial requirements

To be considered for this role, you will possess the following:

• Reputation as a strong, innovative leader and an agent for change
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Someone who tackles challenges head-first, has a positive and can-do attitude, and is not deterred by the challenges or ambiguity of what lies ahead
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale warehouse operations, optimizing processes, and achieving cost, service, and productivity targets
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and data analytics tools.
• Extensive experience leading teams and managing complex operations in a 3PL environment
• Undergraduate degree with 8+ years of experience in leading warehouse operations and managing teams, and currently at the Director level

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and growing business, with the ability to directly contribute to the company’s success and where you can thrive and make a difference, then please apply directly and in confidence.