VIQUA Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Job title: VIQUA Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Company: Danaher

Job description: A wholly owned subsidiary of the Water Platform of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), ( ) Viqua is proud to be the world’s leading supplier of residential and light commercial UV water disinfection systems, providing treated water without the use of chemicals. With more than 40 years of experience in the residential UV business, the expertise and care that goes into the development of VIQUA products is second to none. We’re always in search of new talent to join our team. Within Danaher, Viqua is part of Trojan Technologies which in turn is part of the Water platform group of businesses. Through strong customer partnerships, the water platform advances the quality and delivery of water. Want to help us in this mission?

Position Summary

As a Warehouse and Logistics Manager, you will lead the storage and movement of goods internationally along with creating accurate trade documentation for assigned regions, products and aftermarket requirements. Will manage a team of 2 in logistics, 8 in shipping and 8 in receiving. We are looking for a candidate with good organizational, time management and communication skills. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to changing requirements and proactively identify and recommend strategies to optimize or improve performance at every logistics touch point.

Accountabilities

Coordinate LCL and FCL Global Air and Ocean shipments and ensuring shipments are picked up and delivered on time.

Support trade compliance and broker activity.

Problem solve shipments and activities stuck in transit. File claims and keep track of claims with carriers for damaged/ lost shipments.

Provide freight quotes and tracking information to Customer Service team.

Freight payment auditing.

Identify, lead and report on status of duty drawback opportunities and programs.

Ensure proper import record keeping and run duty drawback and recovery programs.

Utilize the Management of Change (MoC) process to validate and gain consensus between cross functional teams before implementing transformation action plan.

Identify, develop, plan and implement infrastructure capital projects, factory layout changes, new storage and material presentation to the line.

Organize, implement and maintain shipping, receiving and warehouse process flow to maximize throughput and minimize space usage.

Measures of Performance

Improve trade compliance processes and documentation.

Identify mechanisms to support and improve on-time delivery goals.

Identify and lead traffic savings and productivity improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Business degree in Supply Chain Logistics, ISM or CPSM or CCLP or APICS (CLTD) designation

Minimum 4 years’ experience in import, export and global trade compliance requirements or customs clearance and international logistics role

Knowledge of security compliance data elements (PIP, CT-PAT, Denied Party Screening, etc.)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Access

Experience working with MRP/ERP system (BAAN, BAAN LN)

Powerful negotiation skills to improve contracts and generate savings

Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) or similar designation is considered an asset

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma training and experience would be helpful

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available .

Expected salary:

Location: Guelph, ON

Job date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 03:03:15 GMT