Senior Specialist, Regional DC Ops Optimization

McKesson; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across its distribution network. You will work with Distribution Center leaders and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities, standardize processes, and deliver measurable business results using continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities include leading improvement initiatives, analyzing data, facilitating events, and collaborating with Supply Chain, Operations, and Excellence teams to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 4+ years in continuous improvement/operational excellence/supply chain/distribution operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across distribution operations to enhance safety, quality, service, productivity, and costs.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Analyze operational and financial data to uncover inefficiencies and prioritize improvement efforts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations/Business/Logistics

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports operational excellence initiatives across McKesson's distribution network. Working closely with Distribution Center leaders and cross-functional partners, this role identifies opportunities to improve performance, drive process standardization, and deliver sustainable business results through continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost performance across distribution operations.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Analyze operational and financial data to uncover inefficiencies and prioritize improvement efforts.
• Facilitate improvement events, workshops, and root cause analysis activities to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Develop and implement standardized processes, best practices, and scalable solutions across the network.
• Measure, validate, and communicate project results, including operational and financial impact.
• Support change management activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Operational Excellence teams to improve workflow, material flow, and overall network performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• Bilingual French and English is an asset.
• Ability to travel within the region as needed.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.

In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$85,300 - $142,100

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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