At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way. As a member of our team, you can too.
We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.
- Are passionate about client success.
- Enjoy collaborating with others.
- Strive to exceed expectations.
- Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
Job Description:
At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way. As a Logistics Manager II – Hybrid in Toronto, Canada for Pitney Bowes, you can too. You will be 80% onsite at the client location and 20% remote.
We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.
- Are passionate about client success.
- Enjoy collaborating with others.
- Strive to exceed expectations.
- Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
You Are
Responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. Oversees the distribution and transportation of parcels from the 3PL to the consumer. Dependent on the size and structure of the organization, may plan and oversee the entire process or may work in part of the chain. Also dependent on the size and structure of the organization, the job holder may take responsibility for the warehouse.
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations consulting with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining a high level of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
- Recommend optimal transport modes, routes, or frequency
- Monitor carrier/supplier service against performance criteria
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues
- Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others
- Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, identify inefficiencies, and cost optimization opportunities
- Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
- Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements
- Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained, and accurate
- Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available
- Manage, coach, and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
- Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process
- Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time
- Ensure products are shipped appropriately to ensure quality of goods during transportation
- Take control of packaging and provide appropriate, cost-effective, high-quality solutions
- Take responsibility for accuracy of labelling to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and safety requirements
- Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changes
- Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes are as environmentally friendly as possible
- Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible
Your Background
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the associated job duties and essential functions.
- BS/BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in supply chain is a plus.
- Experience with a private company or large business unit, preferably with complex transportation, fleet ops and logistics footprint.
- Experience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Warehouse design and corresponding equipment utilization experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and basic data analytics
- Keen knowledge of driver population engagement and positive employee relations
- Experience with a WMS, TMS and broad knowledge of transit tracking systems.
- Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
- Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
- Client-driven
- Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
- Project management skills
- Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost, production schedules and customer order fulfilment
- Excellent attention to detail
We will:
- Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
- Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
- Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
- Offer comprehensive benefits globally (pbprojectliving.com)
We will:
- Provide the will: opportunity to grow and develop your career
- Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
- Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
- Offer comprehensive benefits globally (pbprojectliving.com)
Pitney Bowes values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.