Distribution Center Manager

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Edmonton is looking for a new Distribution center Manager to join our Contract Logistics team.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing customer service excellence to our client base via the execution of work processes across the distribution center designed to support efficient, safe and high quality workmanship The RPIC / ARPIC will assist with transactions involving precursors as required (if applicable).

Your Responsibilities

• You will lead the customer negotiations and ensure proactive approach to relationship management
• Participate in new business implementation project management
• Participate in bids, tenders and RFPs and ensure accuracy in billing / invoicing
• Review monthly forecasts reflective of the current and future state of the business, take action to improve negative trends and report deviations to plan;
• You will be responsible for the performance of direct reports
• Set SMART goals and projects to achieve individual, distribution center, and divisional results
• Support employee engagement/retention initiatives, succession planning, and internal promotions
• Collaborate with Senior Management to ensure efficient, standardized and ‘best in class’ logistics operations
• Promote a culture of safety to ensure all reasonable precautions are taken for the protection of workers
• Support local implementation of KNPS Bronze, Silver and Gold (company production systems) certifications
• Plan long range labor requirements based on sales forecasts and input from direct reports
• Develop space utilization plans to meet prescribed cost and services standards
• Participate and support process specific training and adhere to all
• Together with the Local Quality Manager, drive QSHE implementation and compliance
• Ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• 7+ years experience in Contract Logistics / 3PL / Distribution Centre / Warehouse environment
• 7+ years of Leadership experience leading pharmaceutical distribution center is considered an asset
• Diploma/Degree in International Business, Transportation, Logistics, Customs or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation, and of common workplace hazards and associated controls (Bill C45)
• Knowledge of technical processes related to standard warehouse equipment and applications such as racking, WMS systems and MHE
• Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint, and can maintain complex Excel spreadsheets

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-ONSITE