Operations & Logistics Manager

CDC Foods is a national redistribution and logistics partner serving both Canadian and international food manufacturers
. With strategically located warehouses across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec
, CDC provides seamless access to Canada’s food service and retail markets.

The Operations & Logistics Manager will lead CDC’s national warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring best-in-class performance across our multi-client redistribution network. This is a pivotal role in CDC’s next phase of growth. The successful candidate will combine operational excellence with strategic insight, building structure, processes, and culture that position CDC for sustainable growth.

• Oversee daily operations across CDC’s national warehouse network.
• Manage redistribution and consolidation activities for multiple food manufacturers and distributors.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for receiving inventory, order fulfillment, and outbound shipping.
• Drive efficiency, accuracy, and cost optimization in warehouse and logistics performance.
• Managing customer service, purchasing and inventory replenishment activities to maintain optimal stock levels and service continuity.
• Lead supply reviews as part of the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and operational constraints.

• Manage transportation planning and carrier relationships across national and regional routes.
• Optimize load consolidation, route planning, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure all transportation activities meet CFIA and cross-border compliance standards.
• Oversee customs, import documentation, and bilingual labeling coordination where applicable.

• Ensures adherence to CFIA federal standards for international and inter-provincial trade while maintaining compliance with Provincial/Territorial acts governing local food processing, retail safety, and food handler certification.
• Ensure warehouse and transportation partners comply with food safety programs (HACCP, Food Safety etc.).
• Lead product recall readiness, lot tracking, and temperature-controlled handling protocols.

• Partner with Sales, Brand Managers, and Finance teams to align supply chain operations with customer and promotional plans.
• Support product launches, seasonal programs, and volume forecasts.
• Provide clear operational data and reporting to support decision-making and business development.

• Utilize WMS tools to manage inventory, order flow, and performance analytics.
• Develop and monitor KPIs: order accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and cost efficiency.
• Recommend and implement system improvements to enhance visibility and control.

• Build, train, and lead a high-performing operations and logistics team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key leader in CDC’s organizational evolution.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain (food industry preferred).
• Proven ability to lead teams, including training, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Proven track record managing national or multi-location logistics networks.
• Strong understanding of CFIA, HACCP, import/export processes, and bilingual compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through change and building scalable systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration
• Strong data-tracking and reporting skills (Excel, Power Bi, Inventory Software)
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

• Strategic and hands-on leader — capable of both managing day-to-day operations and designing future systems.
• Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.
• Data-driven and solutions-oriented, with a focus on measurable improvement.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and aligned with CDC’s growth and modernization vision.

This posting reflects a newly created position at CDC Foods.

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