Director of Transportation

Pay: From CA$100,000.00 per year

Job description:

YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 700 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Forever 21, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Amnesia, Charlotte Russe, Rue 21 and Mandee.

Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.

What Youll Do:

The Director of Logistics has expertise in all areas of transportation (including ground, sea, line hauls) and is responsible for planning and directing logistical operations to retail stores while securing effective routings and best rates.

What Youll Need:

• 5+ yearsys6 managing Logistics
• Knowledge of the retail industry an asset

Related Work Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving
• Ability to make effective decisions
• In depth knowledge in various modes of transportation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with International Customs requirements, tariff codes, FDA product codes
• Team player who works productively with wide range of people
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, and meets all deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health and Dental Benefits Plan
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team

YM Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs.

This posting is for an open vacancy.

We use AI in our hiring process.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M6A 2W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• logistics: 5 years (required)
• retail industry : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person