11 Aug
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Wonderbrands
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Manitoba
11 Aug
Wonderbrands
Manitoba
Job Posting
Company
Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Our Program:
Do you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking individuals interested in starting a career in an organization that offers opportunities to work in a fun, stimulating, and dynamic environment as a Logistics Operations Associate.
We want to help you unleash your full potential! Our Wonderbrands Next Gen Talent Program is designed for high-potential professionals, with an objective of training the next generation of leaders and developing our home-grown talent. We create secure and inclusive spaces that encourage you to be you. The result is an agile workplace, filled with Team Members that have a relentless obsession with continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!
What Wonderbrands Offers:
We believe in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training; Unleashing Your Potential
Many of our team members who joined us through similar “new graduate” programs were able to accelerate their career growth and reach high levels in our organization within a few years of joining us
Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible Medical/Health spending account
Employer matching Pension program
Tuition reimbursement
Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing Wonderbrands’ transportation and logistics operations, including day-to-day admin activities, load planning, tendering load on TMS, coordinating with carriers, inventory management, data management, and the continuous optimization of the distribution network. This role requires the management of third-party logistics (3PL) carrier and vendor relationships to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.
Training Schedule: Training will take place Monday through Friday.
Work Schedule: Upon completion of training, the team member will transition to a schedule consisting of 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day each week. The team member will always receive 2 consecutive days off. Depending on operational requirements, schedules may include:
Tuesday to Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off, or
Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan and execute Fresh & Frozen movements in the transportation network
Collaborate with Wonderbrands Bakeries & DCs on load readiness & delivery times
Process carrier rates and invoices in TMS (e2open/BlueJay)
Monitor & escalate carrier performance issues, as necessary
Monitor carrier lane rates,
addressing rate increases as required
Support other functional units as required – manufacturing, supply planning, logistics, procurement, etc.
Maintain accurate reporting for various transportation KPI’s – shunting, utilization, carrier delivery performance, etc.
Coordinate the allocation and movement of assets between locations based on demand, capacity, and priorities.
Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations, while minimizing excess
Analyze, design, and optimize the distribution network to improve service levels, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
Implement processes and controls to track asset utilization, minimize shortages, and reduce excess inventory.
Process trailer repair and rental invoices, and other carrier service invoices
Create purchase orders in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements.
Manage fleet compliance including annual trailers safety, preventative maintenance, plates and insurance documents.
Manage transport fleet utilization via GPS tracking
Manage transport of trays to ensure all bakeries are supplied with adequate quantities based on requirements
Identify opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools into transportation and logistics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) carriers and vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and performance standards
On call coverage/weekend coverage, if required
All other duties as required
About You:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
2+ years of experience in multi-facility transportation, logistics, or supply chain organization
Financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost control, and invoice reconciliation.
Proven ability to manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, carriers, and vendors.
Proficiency in ERP and TMS systems; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
FGF Group Competencies:
Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.
Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability :
Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
Calculated Risk-Taking : Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.
Collaborative Intelligence - Team-oriented intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.
Team First and Collaboration : Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative workplace.
Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.
Continuous Improvement : Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
Customer and Product Focus : Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
Fierce Execution : Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.
Leadership Competencies
Inspire & Energize Team Members
Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.
Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
Communicates transparent expectations
Uses insight and knowledge to influence others
Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening
Create Winning Relationships
Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
Provides feedback to reinforce results
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.
We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.
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📌 Logistics Operations Associate (Open to New Graduates) (Manitoba)
🏢 Wonderbrands
📍 Manitoba