Manager, Transportation & Logistics (Trainee)
Manager, Logistics & Transportation (Trainee)
Internal job posting only
Vernon, British Columbia
This opportunity is only available to existing Tolko employees.
Tolko leaders are key to our success. They are committed to living the Tolko values, developing and engaging their people, and enabling their teams to deliver results. If you're a leader at heart, and are experienced in logistics and transportation, we want to hear from you!
Our Manager, Logistics & Transportation (Trainee) is a dynamic leader with a strategic vision. With a keen focus on both operational excellence and strategic growth, they are critical in driving our logistics and transportation activities. If this sounds like the perfect blend you've been looking for, read on to learn more.
We're looking for a Manager, Logistics & Transportation (Trainee) to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko's corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement, and Human Resources.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Experience in supply chain management and leading a team.
- Post Secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant field.
- Experience with rail, truck, and ocean freight transportation management.
- Experience in forestry, the resource sector, or manufacturing.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing interests as a leader and for the team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to think and plan strategically.
In this role, you will:
- Live the Tolko values with an emphasis on safety, respect, progressiveness, integrity, open communication and profit.
- Develop and empower your team to deliver results.
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and support for the logistics and transportation activities of all Tolko facilities and joint ventures.
- Ensure the department negotiates rail, truck, and ocean rates that provide competitive access to markets, while meeting on-time delivery and customer service requirements.
- Drive logistics and transportation activities with a keen focus on both operational excellence and strategic growth.
- Liaise with sales and brokerage managers for new reload locations and re-negotiate existing reloads that are underperforming.
- Support down channel sales strategies by expanding reload networks to support existing and prospective customers.
- Manage Profit and Loss Centers of Lulu Island Terminals and Lease Fleet. Negotiate agreements and manage the business units to protect Tolko interests and drive margin.
- Look for ways to continuously improve operating performance of Tolko logistic assets.
- Manage key supplier relationships and communications.
- Analyze/evaluate and make recommendations on methods of transportation, geographic considerations, and business plans.
- Prepare, submit, and be responsible for annual budgets and business plans.
- Conduct performance and salary reviews for all direct reports. Train employees in safe working practices to ensure compliance with regulations and Tolko policies.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
So, what's in it for you?
- You'll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You'll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience.
- You'll be eligible to participate in Tolko's bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and a retirement plan come standard, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- You'll be supported in continued development through on-the-job training and mentorship.
- You'll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today by submitting a cover letter and resume at www.tolko.com/careers. This posting will close on January 31, 2025.
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About the North Okanagan Valley
The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you'll find it here. Watch this video to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.
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