Director, On Demand Logistics
Job Overview
Job title: Director, On Demand Logistics
Job description: Goodfood (TSX:FOOD) is a leading online grocery service in Canada, delivering fresh meal solutions that make it easy for members from coast to coast to enjoy delicious meals at home every week. Goodfood’s mission is to make the impossible come true, from farm to kitchen, by enabling members to do their weekly meal planning and grocery shopping in minutes. Goodfood members get access to a unique selection of products online as well as exclusive pricing made possible by its world-class direct-to-consumer fulfillment ecosystem. Goodfood currently has more than 300,000 active subscribers and over 3,700 dedicated and passionate employees across Canada.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative operations-focused leader to lead the development of Goodfood’s On Demand Logistics strategy and operations.
The Director of On Demand Logistics is responsible for the profitable transformation of our customer promise from same-day delivery to delivery within minutes. You will find success by building a sophisticated team that can execute on the on-demand strategy and working cross-functionally with tech, operations, and engineering teams to build, test, and iterate an evolving operation.
This position will be based out of Toronto and expect regular domestic travel 10%-20% of the time
Position – Areas of Responsibility
Lead the development of Goodfood’s on-demand-logistics strategy
Ensure profitable and reliable on demand distribution that meet and exceed business objectives
Build and support Logistic Operations teams as we launch on-demand grocery delivery across Canada
Work with tech and continuous improvement teams to design the technology systems, tools, and processes that support on demand delivery execution
Lead strategic network optimization as a subject matter expert on Goodfood last mile and on-demand delivery network
Set clear goals and expectations for Manager by regularly measuring performance, providing feedback, and holding leaders accountable
Provide strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor, asset and operations planning
Requirements – The Ideal Candidate
Strong academic record from a top-tier college or university with a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant area of study with an MBA or Master’s degree being preferred
Experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics
Skills & Capabilities
Business process design leader – We are building a new competency and require a creative and process focused leader. You will take business ideas and requirements and transform them into executable processes used by cross-functional teams
Analytical – You are quantitatively minded with demonstrated operational or financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
Team builder- You have previous success interviewing, hiring, conducting performance management, developing, and terminating employees to build and maintain an all-star team
KPI fixated leader and manager – You have experience coaching and keeping colleagues and direct reports accountable to high standards through continuous feedback
Nimble and resilient – You have the ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
You are comfortable working a non-standard schedule when needed to support critical business operations this may include overnight and weekends
Nice to haves
Experience in last mile logistics or transportation
Experience in a logistics or operations focused tech startup
Cultural Fit
Customer obsessed – willing to do whatever it takes to ensure an excellent Member experience
Grit – have an entrepreneurial and resourceful get-it-done attitude: we are in start-up mode!
Commercial mindset — understanding of what to do to be profitable, be successful, and serve Goodfood members
A passion for food, e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, and technology
Why Goodfood?
Our team strives to give our members a world class customer experience. We believe in being ambassadors of the brand to make the impossible come true from the farm to table!
What we have to offer our employees:
Competitive Group Insurance;
Personal No Questions asked days;
Annual bonus program;
Annual fitness credit;
Employee Stock option program;
Group Retirement Savings Plan;
Annual Goodfood credit;
Goodfood Market Corp.
Marché Goodfood (TSX: FOOD) est un service d’épicerie en ligne de premier plan au Canada, offrant des solutions de repas frais qui permettent aux membres, d’un océan à l’autre, de savourer chaque semaine de délicieux repas à la maison. La mission…
Company: Goodfood Market
Expected salary:
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:44:57 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca