Distribution Center Manager

At Bumper to Bumper, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are proud to be Canada’s leader in the distribution of automotive parts, tools and equipment to the automotive aftermarket. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurialism. We provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

Your role is important:

Reporting to the VP Operations and Logistics, you will direct, control, and co-ordinate all of the Distribution Centre activities within the Coquitlam DC. In particular, you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service by optimizing the efficiency of our operations and service to our customers while respecting Distribution and Inventory budgets.

Your responsabilities:

• Responsible for all warehousing and distribution activities in the Coquitlam Distribution Centre
• Through a leadership team of Distribution Centre and Department Heads, organize, co-ordinate and supervise the work of approximately 50 unionized and non-unionized team members in accordance with established policies, laws and regulations, including those related to operating a distribution centre in a Safe and efficient fashion
• Maintain a high level of performance for the Distribution Centre activities, such as fill rate, profitability, inventory turns and most importantly, productivity and the quality of service provided to our customers
• Responsible for creating, implementing, managing and monitoring warehouse results in accordance with the established warehouse budget to ensure objectives are met or exceeded
• In partnership with the VP of Operations and Logistics, develop and implement strategies to reduce costs throughout the facility
• Prioritize teamwork, excellence and quality of service offered to customers, by ensuring a synergy among all levels of team members within the facility in order to meet the company’s strategic objectives and performance standards regarding, levels of service, profitability, inventory turnaround and operation efficiency (KPI’s)
• Work closely with customers and all departments, insuring good internal and external communications
• Closely cooperate with the Head Office Logistics group and IT departments, in order to optimize the working methods and processes related to our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and our ERP system (SAP)
• Participate in the development and implementation of best business practices ("SOP: Standard Operating Procedures") to optimize the distribution network
• Coach, manage, evaluate and develop members of his/her team

Requirements:

• University or College degree in Logistics, Business Administration or Production
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience in a similar role in a unionized distribution environment
• Ability to adapt and lead in a constantly changing high passed environment and act as a change management Champion
• Strong leadership skills, which include the ability to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with warehouse management system (WMS), ERP (SAP) and experience with implementation processes and principles of continuous improvement
• Strong organizational, planning and cost control skills
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, negotiate, motivate and persuade
• Strong influencer and communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Experience in wholesale distribution and/or automotive industry is an asset

About Bumper to Bumper:

Bumper to Bumper fosters and welcomes diverse teams and ideas: ideas that are new, different, and game-changing. We aim to build a culture where difference is valued, every team member has a seat at the table, and all voices are heard. It is thus our mission to attract and cultivate diverse perspectives by empowering our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in the interviewing process.

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Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• unionized Distribution Center or Warehouse managerial: 5 years (required)
• management in unionized environment: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person