Vice President Operations

Résumé du poste

The Vice President of Operations will lead comprehensive logistics, transportation, and supply chain strategies to maximize efficiency and profitability. Key duties include managing the operational budget, optimizing asset utilization, and overseeing facility throughput and technology integration.

Détails du poste

Vice President of Operations (Logistics) Location Mississauga Vacation, Benefits We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President of Operations to spearhead our comprehensive logistics, transportation, and supply chain strategies. As a critical member of our executive leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day operations to maximize efficiency, scale our network, and drive bottom-line profitability. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of optimizing complex freight, warehousing, and distribution networks while fostering a culture of high performance and strict safety compliance. Executive Leadership & Strategy Direct strategic planning: Formulate and execute long-term operational blueprints aligned with corporate financial goals. Manage P&L: Own the operational budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving continuous ROI improvements. Lead organizational change: Align cross-functional department heads to ensure seamless communication and unified corporate direction. Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization Streamline asset utilization: Optimize freight programs, drayage, intermodal, and multi-modal fleet networks. Enhance facility throughput: Oversee fulfillment, distribution center, and warehouse workflows to scale order processing and inventory control. Advance technology integration: Evaluate and implement TMS, WMS, and ERP infrastructure to maximize tracking and data analytics. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Negotiate high-value contracts: Secure optimal terms with carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and international vendors. Cultivate partner networks: Build and maintain deep working relationships with port authorities, terminals, and key industry stakeholders. Qualifications & Skills Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations. Master’s degree / MBA is highly desirable. 10+ years of leadership: Extensive, progressive experience managing large-scale logistics operations and cross-functional teams. Industry expertise: Deep understanding of freight mechanics, global supply networks, and port-related transportation. Core Competencies Lean execution: Proven mastery of continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or Lean Logistics. Analytical acumen: Ability to translate complex data sets into highly actionable operational KPIs. Regulatory compliance: Expert knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and international customs regulations. Must-Haves Strong desire to perform, step outside their comfort zone, and take ownership. Willingness to roll up their sleeves and work in the warehouse when needed. Comfortable making difficult calls and having challenging conversations with the team.

Ce que vous ferez

The Vice President of Operations will lead comprehensive logistics, transportation, and supply chain strategies to maximize efficiency and profitability. Key duties include managing the operational budget, optimizing asset utilization, and overseeing facility throughput and technology integration.

Exigences

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale logistics. Proficiency in Lean methodologies and expert knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and FMCSA regulations are required.

Avantages

• Vacation • Benefits

Compétences indiquées

• Continuous Improvement · Souhaitée
• Budget · Souhaitée
• Supply Chain · Souhaitée
• Analytical · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Compliance · Souhaitée
• management · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Logistique · Souhaitée
• Warehouse · Souhaitée
• efficiency · Souhaitée
• Lean · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Strategic Planning
• P&L Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Lean Logistics
• Six Sigma
• Data Analytics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Freight Management
• Inventory Control
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• TMS
• WMS

Domaines d’emploi

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership