Job Description
Who we are
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for a Distribution, Warehouse Manager
What you’ll be doing
This position is responsible for the direct management and handling of all distribution functions at the organization's warehouse facilities. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Distribution Warehouse Manager will accomplish effective logistical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. This position manages the teams, their workflow, and schedules and provides expert level KPI regarding the distribution operation.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan
- A friendly, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
- A chance to be part of a growing organization.
You will be responsible for
- Provide the highest level of customer service to clients, vendors, and service providers.
- Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing optimal operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure all production orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
- Produce reports and statistics regularly (In/out status report, slow moving inventory report, staff utilization report etc.)
- Develop and maintain constant interaction with Clients, Clients Suppliers, Carriers, Transportation Companies, and other parties involved in the logistic chain of Buckland and its customers.
- Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
- Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product, by conducting physical counts and reconciling with inventory management systems.
- Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve floor space optimization.
- Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Implements and monitors performance metrics (KPIs) for shipping and receiving.
- Manage projects as needed (renovations, expansions, relocation, etc.) using Project Management best practices and communicating with stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve departmental processes to increase efficiencies and improve performance to customers. Other duties as assigned.
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in International Trade, Logistics, Business, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years proven Warehouse leadership, international trade, logistics and shipping experience.
- Leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- High level of organization, time management and attention to detail.
- Bilingual (fluent in both Spanish/English) (US SB only)
- Advanced MS Office knowledge.
- OSHA warehouse safety regulations knowledge.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Software.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Mexican Customs process, Revision, Just in time (JIT) an asset.
- Experience with data analytics and Power BI preferred.
- Operation Management experience, such as Developing departmental KPI’s, Reporting, Budgets, Safety Management, Inventory Control, Analysing Information.
- Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
- Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel to other company’s or client offices/site.
Want to apply? Get in touch today
Please visit to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide. The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at
[email protected].
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation,