Logistics Lead
Calgary, AB, Canada
Full Time
Startec Compression & Process
Experienced
ABOUT US:
BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
LOGISTICS & FREIGHT EXECUTION (Weighting 40%)
Freight Coordination & Project Shipments
- Coordinate inbound and outbound trucking for Startec C&P and vendor-fabricated components.
- Coordinate outbound logistics for final client projects across North America and international destinations.
- Oversee the safe, compliant, and damage-free loading and unloading of all inbound and outbound equipment.
Equipment Preparation & Load Management
- Assist with and oversee the packing and preparation of loose equipment and materials for shipment.
- Ensure all freight moves align with production schedules, project timelines, and client delivery commitments.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and logistics reporting.
Carrier & Cost Oversight
- Monitor carrier performance including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and damage prevention.
- Maintain freight cost visibility and support cost reporting to SCM leadership.
WAREHOUSE & MATERIAL FLOW MANAGEMENT (Weighting 30%)
Warehouse Operations Support
- Provide warehouse and logistics support to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Support accurate receiving, staging, and movement of materials within the shop.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.
Inventory & Material Control
- Participate in daily, monthly, and annual inventory maintenance and stock replenishment activities.
- Support material requests and ensure transfers are approved, accurate, and properly documented.
- Maintain a smooth and efficient flow of materials from vendors through fabrication to final client delivery.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate efforts daily with Purchasing, Production Leadership, Project Managers, Quality Control Inspectors, and shop personnel to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION GOVERNANCE (Weighting 15%)
Shipping & Export Compliance
- Ensure compliance with export regulations, Incoterms, and client contractual shipping requirements.
- Support import/export compliance and regulatory adherence for domestic and international shipments.
Documentation & Record Integrity
- Ensure shipping documentation accuracy including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export documentation.
- Maintain accurate records for reporting, accounts payable, shipment tracking, and audit readiness.
- Ensure SDS documentation and hazardous material handling requirements are properly followed.
OPTIMIZATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (Weighting 15%)
Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Identify and recommend improvements to logistics workflows, warehouse organization, and shipment preparation processes.
- Support KPI tracking, reporting, and analytics to improve visibility of logistics performance.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
- Liaise with Procurement, Production, and Engineering departments to support operational efficiency and material flow improvements.
- Provide responsive support to internal stakeholders and assist with logistics-related customer inquiries as required.
- Promote Startec Compression & Process core values, mission, policies, and operational standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience in logistics, materials management, or warehouse operations will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse operations, freight coordination, and materials management within a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating domestic and international freight shipments, including carrier scheduling, shipment preparation, and documentation management.
- Working knowledge of freight documentation, customs documentation, Incoterms, and import/export compliance requirements.
- Experience monitoring and supporting logistics performance metrics such as on-time delivery, freight costs, carrier responsiveness, and damage prevention.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft NAVISION and/or D365 preferred) in a logistics, warehouse, or inventory management capacity.
- Strong understanding of inventory control practices, material handling procedures, and warehouse organization standards.
- Forklift certification and practical material handling experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for reporting, tracking, and data analysis.
- Ability to analyze workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and Project Management teams.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, documentation, and shipment preparation.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and core values.
We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.
We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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