Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Company: The Avid Group

Location: Toronto, Ontario: In office Role

Reports to: Director of Operations

Website: https://theavidgroup.com

Overview

Avid Group is building the most flexible and responsive apparel supply chain in North America. As we expand our vertically integrated manufacturing and fulfillment network across Canada and the U.S., we’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead the logistics, transportation, and cross-border programs that move our goods reliably, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who can own the strategy and execution of all inbound and outbound logistics while also driving trade compliance improvements, customs cost optimization, and documentation workflows. You’ll manage vendor relationships, lead cost negotiations, and partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and production teams to deliver continuous improvement across the entire supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Transportation Ownership

• Own all inbound and outbound logistics across all facilities (Canada and U.S.)
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, brokers, and 3PLs; negotiate rates and service terms
• Monitor on-time pickup/delivery performance, lead freight audits, and resolve issues with vendors
• Optimize mode selection (LTL, FTL, courier, parcel, ocean/air) based on service level and cost
• Design and implement SOPs for shipping, receiving, carrier scheduling, and warehouse coordination
  
  

• Oversee all customs programs and compliance efforts including:
• K90/K32, Section 321, and duty drawback
• HS classification, COO accuracy, and customs valuation
• Broker performance and SLA oversight
• Lead trade-related documentation improvements and system integrations
  

• Build and maintain dashboards for freight spend, duty costs, and landed cost modeling
• Identify sourcing or fulfillment optimizations based on freight and tariff analysis
• Manage trade documentation accuracy, export paperwork, and shipping compliance audits
  
  

• Work closely with operations, warehouse, finance, and sourcing teams to ensure logistics and trade processes support business goals
• Partner with IT or systems teams to integrate trade and logistics data into ERP, WMS, or dashboards
• Serve as the internal project lead for freight transitions, broker changes, or new route/service launches
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or trade compliance (apparel or consumer goods preferred)
• Proven experience managing LTL/FTL carriers, freight contracts, and inbound/outbound logistics operations
• Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. customs programs (K90, K32, duty drawback, Section 321) strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience with freight audit platforms, dashboards, or ERP data mapping is an asset
• Clear communicator and organized project manager; able to coordinate across multiple teams and facilities
• In office role at Toronto HQ
  
  

• Approachable management – our management team has an open door policy and takes the time ensure each associate’s opinions are heard. At The Avid Group, every employee has a voice and a purpose.
• A collaborative team environment – we know that we’re only as good as our team, so we invest in great people and have worked hard to cultivate a fun work environment. Team work makes the dream work!
• A chance to get involved in a unique area of the fashion industry – we produce custom clothing and products for some of the world’s leading brands and retailers. You can find our products proudly hanging on racks in shopping malls across North America. (You might even own one of our pieces already and not even know it!)
• Company growth – we’re determined to be the best at what we do and have a plan to get there. The Avid Group started from humble beginnings in a college dorm room, and our passion for quality and creative products helps us grow every single day.
• Individual growth – we’re committed to challenging and developing every single employee so they achieve their goals and reach their full potential.