Distribution & Logistics Manager
Big Ass Fans
Oakville Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Responsibilities
Measures and reports key service level deliverables and performance indicators on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure operational goals are met. Drives improvement to all key metrics required by the business.
Acts as functional expert and leader, collaborating closely with other departments to achieve customer satisfaction.
Performs pricing and cost/service analysis, and owns the carrier management processes such as selection, qualification, business reviews, and performance evaluation.
Leads yearly logistic cost out/management initiatives.
Identifies operational and technological factors that impact customer satisfaction and revenue, and proactively make recommendations for strategic change and/or process improvement.
Manages all shipping and receiving from BAF’s Canadian warhouse, including RMAs and inventory counts to ensure customer on-time-delivery performance is met.
Regularly interacts with senior management on executive-level matters related to growth, profitability, and operational efficiencies.
Monitors and supports freight payment process issues between carriers and the Company, related to rejected freight bills, short payments, rate discrepancies, general aging issues, etc.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability while handling day-to-day challenges confidently, adjusting to multiple demands, and shifting priorities in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change.
Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve operational excellence.
Actively participates in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
Assures compliance with federal, provincial, local, and corporate governance policies, regulations, and laws, and Big Ass Fans’ programs and policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related area (Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, etc.)
5-10 years of experience in a logistics/transportation management role within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain management, transportation, or distribution center operations
Advanced knowledge on storage/racking requirements
Certified and experienced in operating a forklift
Ability to lead multiple distribution locations
Experience as a Manager with direct reporting responsibilities
Prior management of $10MM+ annual logistics spend
Works in sync with Trade Compliance to ensure conformity with import and export laws in all countries in which the Company operates and ships
Previous hands-on experience in carrier management and negotiations
In-depth experience in freight cost analysis
Ability to create, justify and manage local and regional logistics projects that ensure continuous improvement to operations
Must be able to prepare, write, read, and make professional presentations demonstrating effective communications language and skills to all levels in the company
Strong communication, problem-solving, and management skills with direct and indirect reports and peers are a must
Proficient in ERP, MRP, and WMS, Epicor
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite products
Job Overview
Posted Date: 26 May 2025
Location: Oakville Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Big Ass Fans
Name: Big Ass Fans
Web: https://bigassfans.com