Distribution Centre Manager

Refrigerative Supply Limited; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the distribution sector is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The role involves ensuring customer service standards, managing inventory, and implementing distribution strategies. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years warehouse/material handling experience preferred.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage product distribution activities.
• Oversee daily operations of team members.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Work Ethic

Tools

RF Scanners

ERP System

Pallet Jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Distribution Centre Manager will be responsible for the management of the warehouse to ensure the companyâ€s customer service standards are maintained and that all products and sales goals are achieved. This position will also perform warehouse duties and functions to support inventory integrity, order processing – picking, packing, staging, shipping and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and manage product distribution activities to achieve company goals.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices with team members.
• Implement new distribution strategies to obtain profitability.
• Analyze existing distribution procedures and recommend improvements.
• Monitor and manage inventories at distribution center.
• Identify appropriate resources and assign workload and schedules to them.
• Oversee daily operations of team members and provide assistance whenever needed.
• Perform basic administration duties and maintain clear and complete accounting records.
• Provide outstanding customer services and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage storage and handling of inventories in warehouses.
• Manage carriers to perform distributions in the assigned routes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years†warehouse / material handling experience preferred in a wholesale / distribution environment.
• Experience working with RF scanners and ERP system.
• Demonstrate a strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• A strong work ethic, reliable and dependable.
• High attention to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Energetic and self-motivated.
• Maintain a business-like manner at all times.
• Dedicated to continuous improvement.
• This position utilizes both manual and power material handling equipment to perform job functions, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. Employees in this position must be able to regularly lift up to 50 poundsunassisted and heavier loads with assistance; the majority of time is spent standing and walking. You must have the ability to climb, bend, squat, reach, grasp and lift.
• Must have flexibility in their work schedule as they may be asked to work an occasional Saturday branch open