DC Operations Manager

UAP inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP is seeking a DC Operations Manager to guide distribution-center efficiency, budget development, and performance reporting. You will coordinate strategies with warehouse leaders to improve margins, service levels, and cost control across Canada.

Responsibilities include coaching managers, leading investment discussions, and negotiating with carriers while aligning with regional goals. Fluency in French and English is required for multi-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in managing DC operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing gross profits and budgeting for a large-scale operation.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is an asset.
• Bilingual (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Work with DC operations and warehouse managers to implement strategies to improve efficiency and customer service levels.
• Train and coach Warehouse Managers on DC operations aspects.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to define priorities and approve action plans; support business case preparation for investments.
• Conduct management meetings with DC Management team.
• Negotiate and manage collective agreements and committees; oversee returns policies.
• Negotiate with carriers and participate in regional management activities.

Skills

DC operations management

Budgeting

Financial statements

Bilingual French-English

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 92,500 - CAD 115,600 - yearly

Company Description

Be part of a community of authentic, proud and trusted people
At UAP, we believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.

Job Description

The DC Operations Manager is responsible for achievingDistributionCenter objectives such as: gross margins, FTE, expense control and customer service levels.They willcoordinate the implementation of strategies and tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of theDistributionCenters.Theywill be responsible for budget development, performance monitoring and reporting.

Yourresponsibilities:

• Work withDistributionCenter operations related departments andWarehouseManagers to adapt and deploy strategies and tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency ofDistributionCenter operations and customer service levels. Ensure that policies and procedures are implemented and followed with the support of theDistribution Centre Managementteam;
• Train and coach Warehouse Managers on aspects ofDistributionCenteroperations;
• Collaborate with the General Manager to define and review operational priorities, opportunities for improvement and approve an action plan. Support the General Manager in the preparation of business cases for investments at theDistributionCenterlevel;
• Conduct management meetings with his or herDistributionCenterManagementteam;
• Responsible for the negotiation,implementation,and management of collective agreements, as well as the holding of CRT and CSSTcommittees;
• Develop policies and management plans forreturns;
• Responsible for negotiations withcarriers;
• Member ofthe regional management committee.

Salary range: $92,500 - $115,600. The final offer will depend on internal equity and relevant experience.

Qualifications

To join our team, you need:

• 5years of experience in managingDCoperations
• Demonstrated success inmanaging gross profits, understanding of financial statements and budgeting for alarge-scaleoperation
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is an asset
• Bilingual(French and English)

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.