Job Specifications
Company Overview
Auto Electric Service (AES) is a locally owned wholesale distribution company serving the automotive aftermarket, agricultural, and industrial sectors across Southern Saskatchewan.
Founded in 1943, AES has built a trusted reputation through strong customer relationships, an unmatched product assortment, and reliable service.
The company is entering a transformative growth phase, with a strategy to scale its operations to support 2.5 times its current revenue. This role will be critical to building the operational infrastructure to support that growth.
Position Overview
The Director of Logistics will lead the strategic and operational management of logistics, warehousing, and distribution functions across our growing automotive parts business. This newly created position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing the processes, systems, and infrastructure required to support significant company growth—2.5 times over the next 5 years.
This role oversees a central distribution center and six branch locations that serve a diverse customer base, including wholesale, retail, and affiliate stores, spanning the southern two-thirds of Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of logistics network design, freight optimization, warehouse management, and supply chain efficiency—balancing cost, service, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develop and execute the company's logistics strategy to support growth targets and service-level objectives
Design and implement scalable logistics processes, distribution models, and systems that align with corporate goals
Lead long-term planning for network expansion, capacity management, and fleet utilization
Establish and track KPIs related to transportation cost, delivery performance, warehouse efficiency, and inventory accuracy
Distribution & Transportation Management
Oversee all aspects of freight logistics, including route design, carrier relationships, and freight optimization for cost and service efficiency
Ensure effective scheduling and routing of deliveries across Saskatchewan's branch network
Evaluate and negotiate contracts with carriers and logistics service providers
Implement robust delivery tracking, with weekly reporting of the number of deliveries, on-time percentage, delivery errors, and (activity-based) cost per delivery
Develop strategies for improved on-time delivery, reduced freight damage, and enhanced customer experience
Warehouse & Inventory Operations
Lead the management of the central Distribution Center and collaborate with branch operations to maintain inventory accuracy and replenishment efficiency
Standardize warehouse practices, procedures, and layouts across all facilities to maximize space, safety, and productivity
Partner with Purchasing and IT teams to enhance system integration and visibility across the supply chain
Implement technology-driven improvements (e.g., WMS, DiDMS) to support automation and data-driven decision-making
Team Development & Leadership
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics and distribution team
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure alignment on service levels, costs, and priorities
Process Improvement & Innovation
Evaluate current logistics and distribution processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using EOS
Drive sustainability efforts in fleet and warehouse operations (fuel efficiency, packaging reduction, route optimization)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Freight cost per item, delivery cost per order
On-time delivery rate
Warehouse productivity metrics (lines/hour, order accuracy, etc.)
Inventory accuracy and fill rate
Logistics process improvement milestones
Employee engagement and turnover in logistics team
Requirements
Candidate Profile
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field required
Professional designation (e.g., CITT, P.Log., APICS/CPIM/CSCP) considered an asset
8+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, or distribution—preferably in the automotive parts or related aftermarket industry
Proven experience building logistics infrastructure and processes in a growing organization
Strong understanding of transportation across rural and regional networks
Demonstrated success managing road freight operations and working with third-party carriers
Experience with ERP, WMS, and TMS systems implementation or optimization
Skills & Attributes:
Strategic Leadership & Execution: Able to set a clear logistics vision and translate it into actionable, measurable process improvements. Executes plans with urgency, discipline, and accountability
Change & People Leadership: Mo