The Logistics Supervisor oversees the logistics staff, manages freight movements, negotiates carrier rates, and improves logistics efficiency.
Job Title: Supervisor, Logistics
Job Summary
The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Logistics Department and collaborating with all other departments to ensure outsourced loads are efficiently assigned and delivered promptly, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and meeting customer expectations.
Responsibility
- Supervise, mentor, and support logistics staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to procedures.
- Forge relationships with carriers and build the existing carrier base.
- Establish rate schedules and maintain and monitor compliance items.
- Negotiate carrier rates to ensure profitability.
- Manage all specialized freight movements (oversize, airfreight, ocean) including coordination of special permits and customs clearances.
- Analyze logistics processes and identify opportunities for improvement to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor and manage attendance, time-off schedules to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Prepare and deliver performance reviews.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field.
Required Skills/Experience
- 5+ years of experience in logistics.
- Experience in a supervisory role an asset.
- Excellent computer skills including MS suite and working knowledge of dispatch software.
- Customer service oriented.
- Strong knowledge of inbound and outbound border crossing procedures.
- Strong geographical knowledge of North America.
- Knowledge of the handling and transportation of dangerous goods.
- Must be results oriented with ability to multitask and make decisions.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Linamar Corporation Guelph, Ontario, CAN Office
287 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1H1C5
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