Distribution Centre Manager

Axis Communications; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to lead one of Canada’s largest distribution operations. You will oversee a major warehouse and pipe yard, drive safety, inventory accuracy, and service excellence while guiding a team focused on continuous improvement and collaboration.

Reporting to the Regional Distribution Center Manager, you will shape performance, partner with cross-functional teams, and implement improvements that advance efficiency and customer

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, KPI reporting, budgeting, and operational analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall performance of Edmonton distribution operation and ensure safe, efficient product movement.
• Inspire and develop supervisors and staff in a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Set objectives, monitor metrics, and implement improvements.
• Improve inventory accuracy and warehouse performance via controls and analysis.
• Champion health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with transportation, production, procurement, deployment, and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

College diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

RF systems

Excel

Job description

IPEX 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].

At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. As one of the world’s largest advanced plastic piping manufacturers, we combine the strength of a global group with the diversity and passion of our local teams. We bring together engaged people with the right experience, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to develop effective, innovative and sustainable solutions that make life flow. A trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years. IPEX is dedicated to collaborating with leaders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. Come join our team today!