Warehousing Operations Specialist - to assess, design, and recommend an optimal warehousing network and operating model. 27766

Location: North York Victoria Park

Hybrid Schedule - days in office

10 months

Warehousing Operations Specialist - Level IV

Role Overview

The Warehousing Operations Specialist works closely with Materials Management and Logistics to assess, design, and recommend an optimal warehousing network and operating model. This role focuses on balancing service levels, cost, capacity, and risk across the company’s supply chain. The Specialist will lead strategic initiatives from analysis through implementation, ensuring measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an approved strategy to optimize warehousing operations across the network.

• Evaluate alternative warehousing and operating models and perform detailed financial and operational analyses to identify the best solution.

• Identify cost saving opportunities, assess associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.

• Lead initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

• Develop and manage:

o Network design and location strategy

o Financial and operational business cases

o Implementation roadmaps and change management plans

o Governance structures and stakeholder engagement

Must Haves:

• University degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on warehousing and/or logistics.

• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a university degree.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound commercial and operational decisions.

• Proven project management experience, including managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at multiple levels.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Nice to Have:

• Enrollment in or completion of a professional designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

• Experience with utility-related operations is considered an asset.