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Logistics Lead

Ocean Sonics
Truro Heights, NS

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Détails du poste

Permanent

Compétences

Gestion des opérations
Gestion des fournisseurs
Leadership stratégique
Leadership en amélioration de la qualité
Logistique d'expédition de fret
Conservation des dossiers
Réception et expédition
Marchandises dangereuses
Gestion des risques
Préparation de la documentation douanière
Collaboration interfonctionnelle
Procédures opératoires normalisées (PON)
Coordination d'équipe
Négociation
Communication interfonctionnelle
Amélioration des processus opérationnels

Description complète du poste

Job Title: Logistics Lead

Role Overview

The Logistics Lead is responsible for establishing, managing, and scaling the end-to-end logistics function for an export focused manufacturing organization operating within controlled goods, export controls, battery shipping standards, and global trade regulations.

This role is responsible for executing inbound and outbound logistics activities, implementing scalable processes and systems, and ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and reliable material flow—from suppliers to manufacturing and from finished goods to customers worldwide.

Scope of Role & Expected Growth Path

Phase 1: Onboarding

Take direct ownership of day-to-day inbound and outbound logistics execution.

Phase 2: Process Maturity & Expertise

Develop deep expertise in all logistics, trade, and regulatory requirements impacting the business.
Design and implement standardized logistics processes, documentation, and governance to support scaling.
Optimize use of ERP and shipping systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Clearly define Logistics’ role and handoffs with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Sales.

Phase 3: Strategy, Growth & Leadership

Own the company’s logistics strategy aligned to growth, risk management, and cost optimization.
Manage external service providers.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, KPI performance management, and cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Logistics

Book shipments and select appropriate carriers and freight forwarders.
Optimize transportation mode, routing, and cost based on service, compliance, and customer requirements.
Prepare, review, and maintain accurate export documentation, including:
Commercial invoices
Packing lists
Certificates of origin
USMCA/NAFTA documentation
Dangerous goods declarations
Export licenses where applicable
Ensure appropriate cargo insurance coverage and manage freight claims.

Inbound Logistics

Schedule and track inbound raw materials and components.
Coordinate receiving schedules, ASNs (Advanced Shipping Notices), and dock availability.
Manage customs clearance in coordination with brokers, including HTS classification and import documentation.
Monitor supplier Incoterms, delivery performance, and freight exceptions.
Resolve delays, discrepancies, and damage claims.
Define clear handoff points and ownership between Logistics and Procurement.

Compliance, Controlled Goods & Dangerous Goods

Establish and maintain compliant processes for export controls and controlled goods, including:
Jurisdiction and classification
Licensing and recordkeeping
End-use and end-user screening
Oversee battery and dangerous goods compliance, including:
UN 38.3 testing documentation
IATA DGR, IMDG Code, and applicable labeling and packaging requirements
SDS management and certification tracking
Deliver internal training and updates to relevant teams (e.g., Production, Engineering, PLM) as regulations change.
Proactively advise Production and Engineering on regulatory changes that may impact existing or future products.

Inventory Movement, Systems & Documentation

Own logistics-related data integrity within ERP and shipping systems.
Ensure accurate transaction records for inventory movement, imports, exports, and compliance documentation.
Develop and maintain logistics SOPs, work instructions, and policies.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and records retention.

Supplier & Partner Management

Select, onboard, and manage relationships with:
Freight forwarders
Carriers
Customs brokers
Insurance providers
Negotiate rates, service-level agreements (SLAs), capacity, and value-added services (e.g., packing, labeling, consolidation).
Monitor partner performance and drive continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics & Reporting

Develop, track, and communicate key logistics KPIs, such as:
On-time delivery
Cost per shipment
Compliance exceptions
Transit time variability
Claims and damage rates
Use data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

Core Compliance Domains

Export Controls & Controlled Goods: Licensing, screening, classification, recordkeeping
Batteries & Dangerous Goods: UN 38.3, IATA/IMDG, SDS, certification management
Customs & Trade: HTS classification, valuation, COO, duties/taxes, FTAs (e.g., USMCA)
Insurance & Risk: Cargo insurance coverage, claims handling, loss and damage mitigation

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Demonstrated experience in logistics, import/export, and trade compliance in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
Strong working knowledge of international shipping documentation and customs processes.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally.

Preferred

Experience with dangerous goods and lithium battery shipping.
Familiarity with export controls and controlled goods programs.
Formal logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance certification.
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP or shipping systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You will enjoy a successful career at Ocean Sonics if you align with our core values and possess the competencies, skills, and experience we are looking for:

Our Values:

We Care

We:

Treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with us
Listen well, instead of reacting fast, so we can better understand.
Care about our Planet and want to pass it on to future generations in the best possible state.

We’re Honest

We:

Are known for candor and directness.
Share information openly and proactively.
Say what we think even if it is controversial.

We Do the Right Thing

We:

Make wise decisions (people, technical, business, and creative) despite ambiguity.
Think strategically, and can articulate what we are, and are not, trying to do.
Question actions inconsistent with our values

We’re Curious

We:

Seek to understand our strategy, market, products, and partners.
Are broadly knowledgeable about the Ocean, the Environment & our Industry.
Unbiased when searching for the best ideas.

We’re Innovative

We:

Challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted and suggest better approaches.
Keep nimble by minimizing complexity and ﬁnding time to simplify.
Discard convention to discover practical solutions to hard problems.

We’re Passionate

We:

Inspire others with our thirst for excellence.
Care intensely about Ocean Sonics’ success
Celebrate wins.

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Job Title: Logistics Lead

Role Overview

Scope of Role & Expected Growth Path

Phase 1: Onboarding

Phase 2: Process Maturity & Expertise

Phase 3: Strategy, Growth & Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Logistics

Inbound Logistics

Compliance, Controlled Goods & Dangerous Goods

Inventory Movement, Systems & Documentation

Supplier & Partner Management

Performance Metrics & Reporting

Core Compliance Domains

Qualifications & Experience

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