Logistics Specialist
Description
Job Title: Logistics specialist
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reporting to: Logistics Manager
About UNIQLO
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under multiple brands including: GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, PRINCESSE TAM TAM, and UNIQLO. FR is currently among the world’s top three largest apparel retail companies and UNIQLO, its pillar, is considered Japan’s leading specialty retailer. With an operation spanning over 2300 stores worldwide in more than 25 countries and regions, UNIQLO is driven by its LifeWear concept for ultimate everyday clothes, offering unique products made from high-quality, highly functional materials, at affordable prices. UNIQLO proactively seeks to minimize the environmental impact of our businesses through the development of recycle-oriented products while continuing to offer people all over the world the joy, happiness, and satisfaction of wearing truly great clothes that embody our corporate philosophy: Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.
At UNIQLO, we are committed to providing our employees with enriching and challenging opportunities where achievements and personal growth are acknowledged and rewarded. We are dedicated to offering our employees training, performance-based increases, and unlimited growth opportunities. If you are an ambitious, hard-working individual who welcomes new challenges, have a drive for success, and embrace the responsibility of leadership—then you belong at UNIQLO!
Position Overview
UNIQLO Canada is looking to hire a Logistics specialist to be a leader on the logistics team as we continue to improve the infrastructure to support our growing retail business and E-commerce business. The successful candidate will manage PL day to day operations and continuous improvement of partner companies in fulfillment and transportations to support the growth of the business along with development of systems and procedures that enhance and standardize our operations.
Key Responsibilities
· Warehouse management for DC for retail and DC for E-commerce in terms of operation, service quality and PL
· Transportation management for retail stores and E-commerce final mile delivery in terms of operation, service quality and PL
· Import logistics management in terms of intra-Canada transportation process and intake volume forecasting for warehouse team and the other departments in Uniqlo Canada.
· Inventory management for warehouse and any discrepancies caused in supply chain
· Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met
· Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
· Negotiate prices with service providers for warehouse operations and deliveries
· Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping
· Manage daily operational performance of partners making use of metrics and dashboards to ensure business objectives are supported
· Actively work with final users including partner companies, IT, merchandising and allocation, and finance teams on understanding current processes, proposing enhancements and agreeing on expected
Desired Skills and Experiences
· Bachelor’s degree in related field
· 5+ years of experience in logistics
· Professional knowledge and experience for retail logistics and e-commerce logistics, warehousing and distribution
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited structure and direct supervision
· Familiarity with warehouse management system
· Experience leading initiatives using performance metrics in high performance environments
· Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including cross-functional project management
· Experience interfacing with outside vendors
· Strong analytical ability
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and ability to drive results
· Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability to travel within Canada, domestic travel to be expected
· French language skill an asset
UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. UNIQLO Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates and accommodates person with disabilities. Candidates that are selected for interviews should advise us if they require accommodation.