Contract Logistics Distribution Center Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Richmond, BC is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, drive continuous improvement, lead high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional service for customers.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, safety, and developing people, this role offers a chance to impact one of the world's leading logistics providers while coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with Health Canada requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with bids, tenders, and RFPs.
• Strong planning, safety, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to review forecasts and drive operational improvements.
• Customer negotiations and relationship management.
• Collaborates with senior management to optimize logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in customer negotiations and relationship management.
• Participate in new business implementations, bids, tenders, and RFPs.
• Ensure billing and invoicing accuracy.
• Review forecasts and drive operational improvements.
• Lead and develop direct reports and support succession planning.
• Collaborate with senior management to optimize logistics operations.
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan labor requirements and space utilization.
• Drive QSHE implementation and ensure Health Canada/client compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Negotiation

Continuous improvement

Safety & compliance

Job description

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted byTuesday, August 25, 2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”

Are you a proven logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment? Kuehne+Nagel located in Richmond, BC is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, drive continuous improvement, lead high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional service for our customers. If you're passionate about operational excellence, safety, and developing people, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact with one of the world's leading logistics providers.

How you create impact

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for providing customer service excellence through the execution of distribution center processes that support efficient, safe, and high-quality operations.

• Lead and participate in customer negotiations and relationship management.
• Participate in new business implementations, bids, tenders, and RFPs.
• Ensure billing and invoicing accuracy.
• Review forecasts and drive operational improvements.
• Lead and develop direct reports and support succession planning.
• Collaborate with senior management to optimize logistics operations.
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan labor requirements and space utilization.
• Drive QSHE implementation and ensure Health Canada and client compliance requirements are met.

“If you require 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.