Logistics Supervisor

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Location: Hantsport, Nova Scotia

TP-17959

CKF Inc. is a leader in Canada’s pulp molding industry, with plants located in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and the states of Iowa and Texas, producing products for packaging, retail, and food service.

Partnered with Meridia, CKF is looking for a Logistics Supervisor responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective flow of goods, all the while fostering strong internal and external relationships. This role presents an exciting opportunity to drive company growth, collaborate across various organizational levels, and hold a fundamental position within their operations.

Responsibilities:

• Managing shipment costs, ensuring optimal rates, maximum load utilization, and seizing rail opportunities.
• Contributing to short and long-term corporate logistics strategy development.
• Negotiating annual freight rates to minimize increases and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supervising inbound shipments and GHG reduction initiatives, including bi-annual reporting.
• Maintaining ERP transportation modules, incorporating rates from carriers for new business lanes.
• Managing logistics projects, including international logistics.
• Addressing customs clearance issues and report discrepancies to customs broker.
• Developing and overseeing logistics procedures, implementing new ones as needed.
• Supervising and training employees.
• Supporting department and corporate freight budgeting, reviewing variances.
• Maintaining Certificates of Origin, HS codes, and customs broker services.
• Overseeing freight invoicing and developing standard operating procedures for supply chain.
• Generating bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly savings reports.

Your qualifications include:

• Post secondary education or equivalent experience gained from a logistics background.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience in logistics in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the logistics landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

CFK offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and get to work cross-functionally to make an impact in a fulfilling career.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.  

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@meridiarecruitment.ca or Emma Roberts, Sr. Recruitment Specialist at 902-424-1104 and eroberts@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Emma know.

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