Manager - Warehouse & Distribution

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

Looking for a natural leader that thrives in a high pace ambiguous environment. Love being in the center of the action? This is the best seat in the house where you drive an interact with all aspects of the business.

You will be responsible for leading the direction and prioritizing tactical plans for the Warehouse and Distribution plan for TELUS Nationally. You will lead a high performing team to develop and deliver the processes and execution of implementation of programs, manage 3PL (Third Party Logistics) and lead a team of highly skilled Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This leader will collaborate and build strategic relationships with multiple stakeholder groups ensuring commitment & process alignment. 

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership, support and direction to management team to achieve alignment in strategy, processes and culture.
• Strategic partner relationship management, negotiations and contracts management internally and externally
• Lead the development & implementation of new or revised warehousing policies, guidelines, processes & procedures to ensure organizational requirements, Audit & compliance.
• Develop, recommend, implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cost and improve effectiveness of capital and operating expenditures.
• Develop metrics to ensure business requirements are met and communicated internal & external partners. Focusing on financials, contracts management as well as feedback and L2R metrics for Distribution / warehouse operations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve existing & determine future strategic & operational models.
• Improve efficiencies of warehouse operations and inventory controls using industry best practices

What you bring

• 7-10 years of experience in warehouse & distribution, logistics or contract development (3PL experience ideal) 
• 5-10 years’ experience in leading/directing teams and participating on cross functional groups.
• University Degree preferable 
• Extensive experience in successfully leading diverse teams
• Ability to work successfully in a fast paced, rapidly changing & high volume business.
• Ability to influence & support internal business partners across varied business units 
• Highly developed problem solving and organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize activities & meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of inventory management control & warehouse systems and processes
• Proven negotiation and risk management with the ability to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment to meet business requirements

Great-to-have

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with in-depth knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP/BW