Continuous Improvement Manager - Logistics

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Hi there, we’re Article.   We’re an online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. And as the Continuous Improvement Manager - Logistics (known internally as the Continuous Improvement Lead) you will be leading continuous improvement activities in transportation and logistics operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to our customers.

Why We Need You :

As part of the Logistics Excellence team, you will play a crucial role in identifying process bottlenecks, implementing improvement strategies, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve transportation excellence. Your focus will be on continuous improvement initiatives, developing training for our teams, and innovation to enhance our supply chain and ultimately improve how we better service our customers.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

We’re a hybrid team so you can work from your house, our office, a coffee shop, or wherever you’re inspired. You’ll need to come on-site occasionally to work in-person with our Logistics Operations teams.

We are open to this role working remotely within commutable distance our facilities in these locations :

• Calgary, Alberta
• Richmond, Virginia or
• Jacksonville, Florida.

What You’ll Do :

Continuous Improvement Strategy & Process Optimization

Data Analysis and Reporting

Identify cost efficiency opportunities for Logistics operations and support annual planning cycle in relation to transportation with finance business partners

Risk Management and Compliance

Team Development & Training

Who You Are :

As the Continuous Improvement Lead - Logistics, you will have built your careers across the varying processes of End-to-End transportation in North America (Ports, Drayage, Distribution, Home Delivery) and bring with you a holistic approach.

Perks & Benefits :

The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, an open layout, well stocked kitchens filled with snacks, premium coffees and teas (and ALL the milks)