Logistics Specialist
$63,000–$80,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end logistics execution for Canada across inbound ocean freight, domestic transportation, and reverse logistics, optimizing port-to-warehouse and warehouse-to-customer flows to reduce dwell and delays. Own inbound container performance, including booking accuracy, ETA management, customs clearance, and empty returns, while actively managing demurrage, detention, and exam risks. Support network optimization initiatives, rate governance, and cost savings aligned with Canadian targets, ensuring compliance with CBSA and CUSMA trade rules. Track service performance, analyze cost drivers, and report KPIs to leadership, maintaining high service levels and brand image across all carrier and customer interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced logistics execution and container management knowledge
- Strong cost-to-serve and analytical capability
- Trade compliance understanding (CBSA, CUSMA)
- Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong stakeholder communication and execution discipline
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, applying the right cost and service solution to each situation
- Commercial awareness supporting rate, SLA, accessorial, and invoice governance
- Proficiency in transportation and logistics systems — TMS, ERP (Oracle / JDE), Power BI, and advanced Excel
- Effective influencing and relationship-building across internal and carrier networks
- HSE awareness with a role-model commitment to safe work practices
- LEAN and process-improvement discipline
- Detail-oriented and results-driven; able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
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