Materials & Logistics Manager

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Materials & Logistics Manager! Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations, the Materials & Logistics Manager provides leadership for materials management, warehousing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving activities. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and products move efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with teams across Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management, the successful candidate will drive process improvement, standardization, operational excellence, and team development. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building scalable systems, processes, and capabilities that support GeoSpectrum's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams across materials, warehousing, inventory control and logistics.
• Establish clear priorities, operating routines and performance expectations.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, cross-training and succession planning.
• Improve and standardize receiving, storage, inventory control, material movement and shipping processes.
• Strengthen ERP usage, data quality, reporting and operational controls.
• Partner with Finance on inventory reconciliation, accuracy, valuation, ageing, excess and obsolete inventory reporting.
• Lead domestic and international logistics activities, including freight, customs documentation and trade-compliance requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs and use data to identify issues, improve performance and support decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement, LEAN, 5S, workplace safety and operational discipline.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in materials, warehousing, logistics, inventory control or supply chain operations, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of direct people leadership experience, including demonstrated success developing teams and improving organizational capability.
• Relevant post-secondary education in supply chain, operations, business, engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience introducing and standardizing new processes in warehouse, materials or logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, inspection interfaces, storage, inventory control, cycle counting and ERP-based inventory management.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, inventory reporting, variance investigation and financial or audit controls is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international logistics, customs documentation, import/export requirements and applicable trade-compliance controls.
• Hands-on experience with LEAN, 5S, root-cause analysis or similar improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of developing teams and improving capability.
• Strong analytical and financial awareness, with the ability to turn operational information into practical decisions.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style and the ability to lead effectively through change.

Transferable Skills

• Experience improving and standardizing operational processes.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams, with the ability to leverage ERP systems, reporting tools and data to support decision-making.
• Knowledge of domestic and international logistics and trade-compliance requirements.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

Professional Development

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential.

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.