Operations & Logistics Manager

at Peace Collective (view profile)
Location Mississauga, Canada
Date Posted April 11, 2024
Category Fashion
Job Type Full-time

Description

About Peace Collective: 

Peace Collective is a lifestyle brand that helps you look good while giving back to the causes you believe in.

Everything we do stems from our passion to make giving back easy and accessible. We produce quality apparel that looks good and does good, and in turn, makes you feel good. When you shop at Peace Collective, you’re investing in garments that stand out in more ways than one. Every garment sold gives back to the communities that need it most.

Our mission is to donate $1,000,000 to these causes by 2030.

Role:

The Operations & Logistics Manager is a key member of the Leadership team, responsible for managing the daily functions of fulfillment, shipping, and receiving.

In this role, the Operations & Logistics Manager oversees the distribution center to ensure optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all operations. The successful candidate will lead the organization of the distribution center and ensure that 90% of orders are fulfilled within SLAs.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Supervise and offer guidance and mentorship to the distribution team across various departments (including shipping, receiving, and inventory) to uphold KPI achievement

• Conduct team training sessions on company policies and procedures related to shipping, receiving, and inventory management

• Monitor operational expenses to ensure they align with the budgets established by the leadership team

Logistics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synchronize inbound and outbound material and finished goods deliveries

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics in partnership with freight forwarders to guarantee punctual delivery of all shipments, including local, regional, cross-border, and international

• Generate necessary shipping documentation, such as BOLs and commercial invoices, as required

• Monitor shipment progress and communicate updates to team members as necessary

• Resolve any logistical challenges by liaising with relevant stakeholders

Operations

• Guarantee timely receipt of finished goods purchase orders and promptly communicate any discrepancies to the appropriate teams for resolution

• Supervise fulfillment operations to uphold adherence to SLA timelines

• Monitor adherence to inventory procedures to uphold inventory accuracy

• Communicate delivery updates to key stakeholders and proactively address any potential issues

• Create and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational efficiency

• Nurture relationships with carriers and transport vendors to optimize rates

Requirements:

• Strong organizational abilities, capable of prioritizing both individual and team tasks based on deliverables and deadlines

• Strong communication skills and can effectively work with various departments and external stakeholders

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and is able to provide feedback effectively

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change and new ideas.

• Collaborates with other teams to devise innovative solutions for challenges and processes

• Highly organized and strong attention to detail

• Thorough understanding of process mapping and systems

• Works well in a team environment, contributing to collective goal achievement

• Empathetic and personable, recognizing team members' backgrounds and individual skill sets

• Exhibits an entrepreneurial mindset

• Passionate about P/C causes and the company's mission statement

What You’ll Get: 

• Health and dental benefits through Sun Life

• Paid time off + additional time off at the end of the year for rest

• Volunteer days

• Generous discounts on our products + one free item per month

Peace Collective is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where all employees are valued. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience does not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. 

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in our selection. 

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