VP of Logistics

  • Full-time

Company Description

Chit Chats' mission is to help Canadian entrepreneurs pursue their dreams.

Our easy-to-use platform makes shipping delightful with integrations and time-saving features.

Deliver and make Canadian commerce borderless, seamless, and boundless so entrepreneurs can deliver their goods to the world!

Be inspired and grow

We value our people

Work life balance

 

Job Description

You will be responsible for developing and executing Chit Chats’ logistics and distribution in line with Chit Chats’ strategy to deliver low-cost, transparent, reliable, fast delivery.

You will report to the President and manage several direct reports including Logistic Operation Manager.

You will oversee all logistics, warehousing, distribution, fleet, and order fulfillment teams across Canada with main hubs in Burlington, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal in support of strategic and annual growth plans. You will be responsible for employee performance and retention, key performance indicators, and operational budget. 

Qualifications

What you bring:

  • 10 plus years’ of progressive experience in a senior-level position in Logistics, Distribution, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
  • Undergraduate Degree or training/certification in Logistics, Distribution, Supply chain or another related area is an asset or equivalent experience. 

  • Key experience in the following categories: operational excellence, customer service leadership, leadership of diverse personnel. 

  • Previous experience and/or knowledge in applying process improvement methodology to a warehouse and logistics environment (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) is an asset.

  • A proven ability to increase operational efficiency, reduce cost and enhance customer service.

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries based on your experience.  We value rest and have a flexible approach. Employees are granted vacation (and earn an additional day every year on your anniversary date) as well as personal days and a few more holidays which you might not expect!

We support our team's health by offering comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to best fit your and your family's needs. We also offer paid maternity and paternity leave to help you adjust to life with your new little one.

We promote continuous learning and provide development opportunities through courses, training, conferences and tutorials.

Open to candidates based in Canada.