Warehouse Lead

💼 Position Overview
As the Warehouse Coordinator, you will lead end-to-end warehouse functions including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping. You’ll ensure high standards in inventory accuracy, compliance, international freight handling, and national logistics distribution. Your leadership will empower a team, optimize workflows, and support the timely delivery of critical equipment and spare parts across Canada.

Advantages
*Full-time, Permanent role
*$65,000 to $75,000 Salary (based on experience)
*Global company
*Lots of growth opportunities

Responsibilities
🚀 Warehouse Operations Management: Oversee daily logistics operations, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment across all Canadian regions. Lead all handling, shipping, and receiving activities.
🚀 Inventory & ERP Systems Management: Maintain precise inventory records using advanced ERP/WMS platforms. Conduct cycle counts, resolve variances, and manage stock levels to minimize downtime.
🚀 International Shipping & Import Coordination: Handle all aspects of import logistics, including customs documentation, compliance with tariff codes, and collaboration with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
🚀 Domestic Freight & Carrier Management: Coordinate nationwide shipments with third-party carriers. Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery while managing shipping paperwork and route optimization.
🚀 Team Leadership: Supervise warehouse staff, provide training and coaching, and foster a high-performance, safety-focused work culture.
🚀 Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all warehouse operations comply with Canadian safety regulations (WHMIS, OHS, etc.). Lead safety initiatives and conduct regular audits and toolbox talks.
🚀 Lean Process Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies. Apply lean warehousing principles to reduce waste, boost efficiency, and improve accuracy.
🚀 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Sales, Service, Finance, Projects) to align warehouse planning with customer priorities and demand forecasting.
🚀 Data-Driven Reporting: Track and report KPIs including fulfillment accuracy, turnaround times, and freight costs. Maintain complete shipping and import/export documentation.

Qualifications
🎓 Education & Certifications
🎓 Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management.
🎓 Bonus: CPIM, CITT, WHMIS, or Health & Safety certifications.
Experience
🎓 5+ years in warehouse logistics, with 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
🎓 Strong hands-on experience with inventory management systems, ERP/WMS tools, and MS Office (especially Excel).
Core Competencies
🎓 Advanced skills in logistics coordination, warehouse optimization, and team development.
🎓 Deep understanding of Canadian import/export compliance, mechanical equipment, and safety standards.
🎓 Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills.
🎓 Proven ability to implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
🎓 Comfortable in fast-paced, solution-oriented environments with a continuous improvement mindset.

Leadership & Culture Fit
💡Lead by Example: Roll up your sleeves, demonstrate a commitment to safety and accuracy, and inspire your team with a hands-on leadership style.
💡Coach & Empower: Support team growth with clear communication, trust, and recognition.
💡Agile & Collaborative: Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders while remaining flexible and adaptable in a dynamic setting.
💡Customer-Centric Mindset: Ensure every shipment is accurate, on time, and meets the high standards your customers expect.

Summary
If you have strong logistics (domestic & international) experience, can work independently and have the desire to grow, apply today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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