About this Senior Logistics Specialist role at Arcteryx Com
Department: Warehousing & Logistics
Reports to: Manager, Delivery & Transportation
Location: New Westminster, BC
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Senior Logistics Specialist, you are a key member within the Delivery & Transportation function, supporting day-to-day logistics operations and performance across inbound and outbound supply chain flows.
Acting as a subject matter expert, driving operational excellence, process consistency, and continuous improvement across transportation, vendor management, and reporting.
You play a critical role in translating business needs into logistics solutions, influencing decisions through data, and ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective delivery across all channels.
This role is primarily based out of our New Westminster, BC office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Delivery & Transportation Team is a vitally important link between the many global components of the Arc’teryx business and our internal stakeholders. Our team is a key contributor in making Arc’teryx successful, and we take pride in the magnitude of the impact we have despite our small team size. We operate behind the scenes, and the work we do creates the foundation for the business to deliver an excellent customer experience.
If you were the Senior Logistics Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
Supporting the Manager, Delivery & Transportation in guiding a high performing logistics team and supporting the day-to-day leadership of the team.
Assisting with day-to-day team operations, including workload management, prioritization, and performance oversight
Establishing best practices and standard ways of working across the logistics team
Acting as a point of contact for internal team members regarding specific distribution center queries and updates
Overseeing shipment visibility and exception management, ensuring risks are identified and resolved proactively
Providing routing instructions for finished goods, raw materials and related materials
Helping to mentor and train new members of the team
Reviewing, auditing, coding, and approving freight invoices (air, ocean, and courier) to quotes or price agreements
Analyzing and formulating logistics solutions for new trade lanes and expedited shipments
Creating and maintaining transit timetables to ensure purchase orders are planned with correct shipping lead times
Supporting logistics performance reporting, including KPI development, accuracy, and insights to inform decision-making
Supporting the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Logistics SOPs
Driving cross-functional logistics alignment, ensuring clarity on timelines, risks, and priorities
Supporting resolution of complex logistics escalations, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to drive timely outcomes
Improving logistics processes wherever possible to maximize efficiency and improve service to internal and external customers
Identifying issues/gaps in vendor performance and escalating to leadership for resolution if necessary
Monitoring and tracking detention and release issues related to custom delays
Providing support for Distribution, Transportation and Supply Chain projects as required
Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
Supporting on multiple project implementations on inbound end-to-end delivery from T1 vendors to destination
Tracking and monitoring outbound orders for all channels including retail, wholesale and ecommerce
Extracting reports and provide data analytics reflecting system, functional and operational gaps within a Supply Chain or Logistics process
Collaborating with cross functional departments during cadence meetings for status updates and execute weekly summary and action items
Providing freight rates and forecast freight budgets for new seasonal models
Identifying market trends and acting as a logistics advisor to business partners
Supporting the creation of dashboards for comprehensive lane review and monitoring
Are you our next Senior Logistics Specialist?
You have 5+ years' experience in logistics, or another relevant supply chain field
You are highly organized, possessing a strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage and maintain high volume of data
You are proficient in the use of SAP
You have experience leading projects or initiatives across cross-functional teams
You can create dashboards, pivot tables and translate data into identifying process gaps
You act as mentors to other members on the logistics team
You are comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments
You have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
You excel at communicating with internal customers as well as with external vendors
You are self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
You are proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point, PBI, and AFO
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You balance autonomy and collaboration with your teammates
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
