Pay Range: $72,800.00 - $91,000.00

Company Vision

Asahi Canada’s vision is to become an International Premium Beer powerhouse.  We will achieve this by leveraging our strengths and existing success models, and by applying a challenger mind-set to everything we do.  Asahi Canada's collection of premium beers each tell their own brand story and share a passion for craftsmanship, authenticity and using only the finest ingredients.  Our iconic premium beers include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch Premium Pilsner, Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Fuller’s London Pride, Tyskie, Kozel, Lech and Zubr.   Asahi also owns and distributes several spirit based ready-to-drink (RTD) brands including Vodka Mudshake and Twisted Shotz.

Asahi Group Holdings (our global parent company) is the third largest beer company in the world based on market capitalisation. Asahi Canada operates within the EMEAA Division of the Asahi Europe & International group and is the lead growth market for the International business. At Asahi Canada, we have a clear mandate to strengthen our position by establishing a leading premium presence. The expectations are that Asahi Canada is among the leaders in global growth within Asahi Group Holdings.  

Asahi Canada has an ambitious, high-performance culture. It seeks people with entrepreneurial mindsets that thrive in fast paced, market facing environments. It offers talented individuals a unique opportunity to work in world-class teams while assuming high levels of personal accountability to deliver on the company’s mission. 

Main Interfaces

Reports to Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager.  Interacts continuously with broader Canada and EMEAA Supply Chain teams. Regular interactions with regional commercial teams & functions (Sales, Finance, Marketing). Ongoing engagement with external warehouse & logistics partners and suppliers (often in coordination with EMEAA and AEI).  Strong relationship and ongoing interaction with AEI procurement team.

Key Purpose Statement

The International Freight Manager supports the Senior Warehousing & Logistics Manager in the delivery of the annual Budget and the optimization of Warehousing & Logistics across Canada, with specific focus on service and cost management of our international logistics.  This role is key in delivering the required processes to ensure the effective management of our distribution activities on a national scale in support of the overall Asahi Canada growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analysis

• Build and prepare performance management reports and KPI’s to ensure weekly / monthly performance is understood
• Maintain monthly reports on logistics costs drivers and variance to budget, with associated action plans with a focus on reducing Primary freight cost
• Provide input into our quarterly budget review for Primary freight cost
• Support commercial and finance teams with all international transport related input for their value chain analyses

Day to Day Management

• Responsible for all elements of International Logistics, and communication with CS team on any issues, delays etc..
• Responsible for management inbound documentation including PO’s and customs clearance
• Hold brewery export team and freight forwarder partners accountable by tracking and reporting KPI and presenting them in regular meetings
• Own the relationship with the freight forwarders
• Support misc. activities such as container load management, cross docking, receiving/customs clearances and Freight forwarders invoice escalation
• Monitoring and approving extra charges invoices and payment process for international carriers
• Manage activities related to the export returnable containers (Empty kegs) process, e.g. reconciliation of container volume shipping coordination, documents tracking and value in customer hands
• Other supply chain tasks, as required
• Partner with EMEAA SC team & Procurement on management of master data for transport lanes, 3PL’s and other services

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, automate, reduced complexity and cost mitigation.
• Work with Commercial, Finance & Customer Services to deliver a number of process improvements (e.g. optimised MOQ, reduced case pick)
• Evaluate Business Process enhancement and drive continuous improvements of systems and processes.
• Investigating and resolving issues regarding transport jointly with the Control Tower team or Procurement.

 Qualification requirement

• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Knowledge of international logistics. (Import, Export, Incoterm etc…)
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or another relevant field.
• 3 years experience in a supply chain coordination role.
• Proficient with database, spreadsheet, and word processing computer skills within a Microsoft environment.
• Experience in the Alcohol industry is a plus
• Experience in procurement is a plus
• Project management or six sigma certification is a plus

ASAHI BEHAVIOURS – strong individually, stronger together 

• Committed – we do what we say we will do 
• Cooperative – we are stronger when we work together 
• Curious – we are open minded and discover better ways 
• Bold – we are clear and decisive in whatever we do 
• Empowering – I bring out the best in my people 

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are!

At Asahi Canada we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.

We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.