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Canadian Operations Manager

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1481

Department: Daedong Canada

Reports to: President & Deputy CEO

Location: Milton, ON

Position Status: Full time

Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Canadian Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Daedong Canada Inc. (dba KIOTI Tractor Canada). This role oversees and coordinates all functions across business administration, sales operations, supply chain, logistics, finance, and people management — ensuring each department operates efficiently and in alignment with company goals.

This position serves as the primary operational liaison between Daedong Canada, Daedong-USA (Wendell, NC), and Daedong Corporation (Seoul, South Korea), translating corporate direction into local executionandfor supporting corporate governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Administration & Compliance

- Manage day-to-day business administration including corporate compliance, insurance, facility lease management, and permit coordination.
- Maintain corporate records, coordinate board-level documentation, and support governance processes.
- Oversee HR and labour administration, including onboarding, attendance and PTO tracking, performance cycle coordination, and policy adherence.
- Liaise with external auditors and support annual audit preparation and corporate filings.
- Coordinate office administration and ensure smooth cross-functional communication within the Canadian entity.

Sales Operations & Market Support





- Support the Canadian S&OP; process by consolidating local demand input and coordinating with Daedong North America on inventory and supply planning.
- Coordinate annual and promotional sales programs (dealer incentives, seasonal campaigns) in partnership with Daedong-USA Sales leadership.
- Provide local market intelligence and competitive insights to support pricing and product positioning decisions led by Daedong North America.
- Support new product launch activities in the Canadian market, working with the Daedong North America product committee on compliance and dealer communication.
- Prepare regular sales performance updates for Daedong North America leadership.

Supply Chain Support

- Support Canadian demand forecasting and purchase order planning in coordination with Daedong-USA supply chain teams.
- Monitor inbound shipment status and inventory levels, escalating delays or shortages to Daedong North America as needed.
- Maintain updated inventory and supply records, and provide regular status reports to sales and warehouse teams.

International Trade & Customs Compliance

- Oversee international trade operations for Canada, including import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, ISFs) and customs brokerage coordination.
- Ensure compliance with CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)



regulations and other Canadian import/export requirements.
- Monitor and optimize inbound freight costs — negotiate rates with carriers, customs brokers, and drayage providers.
- Coordinate with Daedong-USA and Korea HQ on production schedules, shipment timelines, and cross-border supply allocation.
- Manage and resolve trade-related issues including customs holds, documentation discrepancies, and shipment delays.

Warehouse & Distribution Centre Operations

- Oversee overall distribution center operations in coordination with the Warehouse Manager — covering receiving, assembly, storage, shipping, and cycle counting.
- Monitor and manage warehouse KPIs: inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rate, assembly throughput, and shipping timeliness.
- Review and approve warehouse layout changes, racking configurations, and capacity planning in line with business growth.
- Lead or support facility-related projects including warehouse expansion, relocation planning, layout redesign, and municipal permit applications.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements, Ontario labor standards, and internal warehouse SOPs.
- Coordinate with logistics and sales teams to prioritize outbound shipments and manage peak-period capacity.

Finance & Budget Management

- Prepare and manage the Canadian Operation's annual operating budget — track actuals vs. budget and report variances to leadership.
- Work closely with the Sr. Accountant and FP&A; Analyst on month-end close, financial reporting, and annual planning cycles.
- Review and approve expenditures within delegated author

📌 Canadian Operations Manager (Milton)
🏢 Kioti
📍 Milton