Senior Logistics Specialist

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Who we are:

GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized byDeloitte, theGlobe & Mail,and theLazaridis Scaleup Program. We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.

Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!

About the role:

As a Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the movement of goods and services from suppliers to customers, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining our 100% growth rate from day 1, and you’ll be able to continuously share your ideas with us.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

Coordinate and manage the end-to-end logistics process.

Execute transport on orders (US & Can) ensuring we meet GSE for quality, speed, fill, communication and price to provide the best customer experience possible.

Execute value engineering processes/initiatives on transport to maximize order profitability and order success.

Provide guidance, training and mentorship to junior specialists, helping them improve their skills and understanding of the logistics processes when upper management needs support.

Communicate issues effectively to upper management.

Support upper management additional tasks when required.

Maintain strong relationships with nurseries and transport companies.

Ensure targets and KPI's are constantly being met.

Recommend processes to enhance efficiencies and close any process gaps that can impact revenue.

Resolve any post order issues, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.

Handle additional admin tasks related to logistics, when needed.

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.