Distribution Center Manager

Rexel Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Pension plan

Training and development

Job summary

Rexel Canada is seeking a Distribution Center Manager in Edmonton, AB to lead operations, optimize order fulfillment, and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise a team, oversee warehouse systems, and ensure safety and quality in daily activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management (or related field) and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to align with service level expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience with WMS, ERP, AS/RS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers workflow and supervises team to maximize efficiency and service standards.
• Oversees daily operations and ensures efficiency of warehouse management systems.
• Trains employees on processes and cross-training; develops staff capabilities.
• Maintains housekeeping, safety compliance, and inventory integrity.
• Reviews performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and reports to leadership.
• Collaborates with Traffic/Operations managers to meet service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP

AS/RS

Job description

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Distribution Center Manager

Company: Rexel

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Full-time

Description:

Join Rexel: A Global Leader in Electrical Distribution

Rexel is a world leader in the electrical distribution market, operating in 18 countries and leveraging a network of 1,950 branches and 27,000 employees. We provide innovative electrical solutions and equipment for the industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. As the energy industry evolves, our business is transforming alongside it. This change is driven by you—our fresh thinkers, innovators, and ground breakers . By collaborating closely with our customers and partners, Rexel is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our employees, customers, and stakeholders alike. Together, we are building sustainable performance and shaping a better future.

Rexel Canada operates under six distinct banners: Rexel Atlantic, Rexel Utility, Westburne, Nedco, LTL and Talley .

Distribution Center Manager at our Edmonton, A lberta branch. The incumbent i s responsible for coaching the team members and arranging team meetings to discuss functional improvements within the area . H e/she is accountable for a specific area of responsibility within the order fulfillment process . T he Distribution Center Manager may lead one or more of the following sub-processes such preparing and validating customer orders; selecting; packing; shipping goods . T he Distribution Center Manager may also b e responsible for other relevant processes, such as handling product returns as well as receiving, verification, and stock replenishment . H e/she is accountable for meeting the Company customer service standards. The Distribution Center Manager is in direct contact with the team members at the Distribution Center . D irectly, he/she oversees and coordinates the work activities of one or more specific functions.

In addition, your duties will also include:

• Administers workflow and prepares work schedules of team members to maximise efficiency and meet/exceed cus tomer service standards.

• Oversees daily operations, manages staff, and ensures efficiency in a high-tech environment by monitoring and optimizing systems. He/she will be responsible for managing the warehouse management system and assures efficiency of the operations throughout our continuous improvement program.

• Trains employees on proper processes and sub-processes as notified by the CPI Manager or a member of the continuous improvement program. Trains on specific tasks such as proper equipment usage, material handling, and maintenance . Determines positions to be rotated and considered for training and encourages cross training between all team members.

• Ensure all team members achieve proper housekeeping within the area of responsibility. Ensure area of responsibility is well maintained , productive, and in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

• Reviews variance reports for specific areas of responsibility. Offers solutions to ensure levels of productivity are achieved. Resolves current and anticipated concerns .

• Works with the Rexel Traffic Manager and banner Operations Managers, to align transport service providers, to meet service level expectations

• Works directly with banner stakeholders to understand internal and external service level expectations and provides regular DC status updates.

• Maintains a positive work climate and notifies Director of Operations of performance issues related to the team members.

• Provides coaching and supervision. Reports on the ongoing performance of team members and identify superior performers with development potential.

• Ensure proper health and safety measures are followed when operating machinery or equipment.

• Reviews facility security infrastructure periodically to ensure that team members and facility assets are properly protected

• Responsible for the proper maintenance and usage of equipment and machinery . Notifies Director of Operations of exceptional repairs or concerns and creates OREA in workflow for approvals and traceability

• Responsible for the maintenance of inventory integrity . Works with Inventory QA and DC Administration to identify and address root causes of variances.

• Recommends routine expenditures for daily administrative operations and notify and/or obtain approval from Director of Operations for major expenditures for equipment and machinery.

• Manages the Distribution Center’s headcount to strike an effective balance between service level expectations and OPEX control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in , S upply C hain M anagement , or related field plus a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in the industry and in specific areas of responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive experience with WMS, ERP, AS/RS systems are essential

• Ability to read and interpret relevant documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals . Ability to write routine correspondence . Ability to speak effectively in front of a group of team members to convey information and gain acceptance of ideas.

• Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.

• Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging on the team.

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintain effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Strong at setting clear direction and expectations ; sets stretching objectives ; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results; brings out the best in people.

• Has functional and technical knowledge to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Delivers the information employees need to perform their roles effectively, and inspires a team mentality , unit, and/or organization; provides direct feedback and information to individuals so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

• Learns quickly when facing new problems ; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure.

• Well organized and us es his/her time effectively and efficiently; sets priorities; values time; separates the critical few from the trivial many and concentrates his/her efforts accordingly.

• Must follow and comply with all H ealth and S afety policies, procedures and regulations, which can be found in the Rexel Canada Health & Safety Manual.

• Ensure that all employees and contractors are trained and follow all H ealth and S afety policies and procedures.

• Incumbent is evaluated on his/her functional leadership skills; administering certain functions within the order fulfillment process; and training team members on the proper processes and sub-processes . He/she is also measured on maintaining proper housekeeping practices and ensuring proper health and safety practices are followed within a functional area of responsibility.

What We Offer:

• Our employees enjoy a positive work-life balance while thriving in an environment that is dynamic and motivated by new and exciting challenges.

• We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, and pension plans, along with a remarkable range of career opportunities—whether advancing in your current field or exploring something entirely new. If you’re motivated, we’ll help you find the career path that suits you.

• Rexel Canada is committed to Employment Equity and values a diverse workforce, recognizing each employee's unique talents and skills.