Distribution Centre Manager

Axis Communications; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to lead a major warehouse and pipe yard operation, driving safety, efficiency, and exceptional service for customers in the region.

You will develop a high-performing team, optimize inventory accuracy, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with transportation, production, procurement, and customer service to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, logistics or related operations.
• Diploma or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with inventory management, KPI reporting, budgeting and operational analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook; SAP and RF environments are assets.
• C-TPAT background check is required; unionized environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Edmonton distribution operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable product movement and exceptional customer experience.
• Develop and inspire a team of supervisors and employees to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing performance objectives, monitoring metrics, and implementing improvements.
• Optimize inventory accuracy and warehouse performance through controls, analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Champion health and safety programs and regulatory compliance to maintain high safety standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment of business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

College diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP

Job description

## Distribution Centre ManagerApply: CA - Edmonton - Distribution: Full time: Posted Today: R-57357IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is **to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy**.We currently have an exciting opportunity as a **Distribution Centre Manager**. This role is based in our **Edmonton, Alberta** facility and reports to the **Regional Distribution Center Manager**.Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!# **Job Summary**As a Distribution Centre Manager, you will lead one of IPEX's largest distribution operations in Canada, overseeing a major warehouse and pipe yard operation that plays a critical role in supporting customers across the region. You will have the opportunity to influence operational performance, inventory accuracy, safety, and service excellence while leading a team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, optimizing operations, and creating meaningful business impact.# **Principal Responsibilities*** Lead the overall performance of the Edmonton distribution operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of products while delivering an exceptional customer experience.* Develop and inspire a team of supervisors and employees by fostering a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing culture that supports both individual and operational success.* Drive operational excellence by establishing clear performance objectives, monitoring key metrics, and implementing improvements that enhance productivity, service levels, and quality outcomes.* Optimize inventory accuracy and warehouse performance through effective inventory controls, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that support business and customer needs.* Champion health and safety programs and regulatory compliance, creating an environment where employees can perform their best while maintaining the highest safety standards.* Partner with cross-functional teams across transportation, production, procurement, deployment, and customer service to ensure seamless execution, operational alignment, and achievement of business objectives.# **Qualifications & Experience*** Completion of a college diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience within distribution, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or related operations environments.* Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.* Experience with inventory management, KPI reporting, budgeting, and operational analysis.* Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.* Strong leadership, communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.* Experience in an RF environment and SAP is considered an asset.* Successful completion of a C-TPAT background check is required.### *IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail].*