The Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end vehicle supply chain,including international shipping, inventory management, dealer delivery, and regulatory compliance to support the achievement of business objectives for the GEELY brand in Canada.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Sales Forecast Management
-Develop and manage demand forecasts, supply plans and inventory strategies in collaboration with Sales, Product and Network teams to support business objectives.
-Oversee the end-to-end vehicle supply process, including vehicle ordering, production allocation, shipment planning and dealer distribution, coordinating closely with Headquarters and manufacturing teams.
-Manage vehicle inventory, stock allocation and pipeline planning, monitoring stock levels, ageing inventory and turnover to optimize inventory efficiency and minimize carrying costs.
- Lead international vehicle shipping and domestic logistics operations, including port handling, vehicle processing, warehousing, transportation and dealer deliveries.
-Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and other supply chain partners, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency and timely delivery.
- Monitor logistics performance, manage shipment schedules and delivery KPIs, and coordinate the resolution of transportation issues, vehicle damage claims and other operational risks.
- Ensure vehicle logistics documentation, registration administration and relevant regulatory reporting comply with applicable Canadian requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance and internal stakeholders on supplier performance, logistics budgets, invoice verification and payment coordination, while supporting dealer readiness for new vehicle launches and distribution activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics or vehicle distribution, preferably within the automotive industry.
-Strong understanding of automotive supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, vehicle ordering, inventory management and vehicle distribution.
-Proven experience in international shipping, freight coordination, 3PL management and domestic transportation operations.
-Familiarity with the Canadian automotive market, vehicle distribution processes and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial skills, with the ability to manage inventory, logistics costs and operational performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP or supply chain management systems is preferred.
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across local and international teams.
-Proficiency in English; Mandarin Chinese is an advantage for communication with Headquarters.
-Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
