National Distribution Manager

Linde; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Canada Inc. is seeking a National Distribution Manager to lead the day-to-day operations across four Canadian distribution centres in Brampton, Ontario.

You will oversee warehousing, inventory, shipping, logistics, and branch replenishment for hardgoods, driving modernization and cost efficiency while maintaining high safety standards. The role requires over five years of multi-site leadership, strong Excel/MS Office skills, and the ability to balance people focus with strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience managing multiple distribution centres or warehouses.
• Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance in daily operations.
• Ability to lead a national distribution network and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of four Canadian distribution centres.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory management, shipping, and replenishment.
• Develop annual plans, set metrics, and manage budgets for efficiency.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and optimize the network.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Retail Ops, and PM for alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of distribution processes.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and staff adhere to regulations.
• Stay current with new technologies and digital transformation efforts.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Experience in multi-location management

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Linde Canada Inc.

National Distribution Manager (full time)

Brampton, ON, Canada | req29178

The Mission of the Hardgoods Distribution Team at Linde Canada is to provide seamless inbound and outbound services facilitating an agile distribution network for our branches and customers.

We are looking for a highly motivated, talented, and experienced National Distribution Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our 4 Canadian distribution centres and its distribution network. In this role you will be responsible for areas of warehousing, inventory management, shipping, logistics, and branch replenishment of our hardgoods offering (CPG) with a critical focus on improvement initiatives, productivity, and customer service.

What you will enjoy doing*

• Lead a national team with a strong focus on safety, ensuring all daily activities prioritize safety and staff follow company policies and regulations
• Guide distribution teams through modernization and change by adapting strategies to meet targets and evolving business needs
• Manage team performance using positive coaching and communication to achieve regional and national objectives aligned with Linde's vision
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Sales, Procurement, Purchasing, Retail Operations, and Product Management
• Use data analytics to identify trends and uncover opportunities for optimization and improvement
• Stay current on new technologies, including artificial intelligence, and develop business plans to support ongoing modernization efforts
• Establish annual business plans, set metrics, and manage budgets with a focus on efficiency and reducing operating costs in the distribution network
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing the supply chain, focusing on branch deliveries, route and inventory optimization, and fill rates

What makes you great*

• You'll bring over five years of experience managing multiple locations, with a solid grasp of logistics and inventory management
• Be comfortable using Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite to support your daily tasks
• Use strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Pay close attention to detail while managing your time effectively
• Lead with a hands-on, visible style that balances people focus with strategic thinking and quick adaptability
• Communicate clearly and confidently with everyone from team members to upper management and customers
• Prioritize tasks using data and metrics to guide your decisions
• Experience with Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification is a plus
• Familiarity with JD Edwards software will be helpful
• Being fluent in French is an asset but not required

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics.

Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

This is an existing position with a starting salary of $110,000-$120,000/year

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, driver's license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.