Warehouse & Distribution Director

Cascades; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

Profit sharing & employee stock plan

Comprehensive benefits & retirement

Job summary

Cascades Inc. is seeking a Warehouse & Distribution Director to lead and optimize Canada/U.S. warehousing and distribution operations. You will shape strategy, drive performance, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver service and cost improvements.

The role requires 15+ years in warehousing/logistics, a relevant degree, and expertise in WMS, automation, and data tools like Power BI and Excel. Fluent English and French support collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master's degree is an asset.
• CSCP, CLTD, Six Sigma Black Belt are assets.
• Experience managing multi-site warehouse ops across regions.
• Strong financial acumen: budgets, inventory governance, cost control.
• Experience with WMS, automation, Power BI, Excel, and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations across multiple centers in Canada and the US.
• Define and execute warehousing and distribution strategy.
• Optimize inbound/outbound logistics for service, efficiency, and cost.
• Lead inventory accuracy programs, cycle counting, and governance.
• Manage multi-million-dollar warehousing budgets and drive cost optimization.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, customs, and company standards compliance.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and digital solutions for CI.
• Oversee WMS, logistics tech, and 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Build and develop a network of warehouse leaders and managers.
• Lead ~10 direct reports and influence 100+ employees cross-functionally.

Skills

Warehouse management

Distribution networks

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Fluent English

French language (intermediate to fluet

Power BI

Excel

Power Platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations Management/Business Administration

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

WMS/Warehouse automation

3PL/4PL management

Job description

Warehouse & Distribution Director (37821)

Requisition ID37821-Posted11/06/2026-Cascades Containerboard Packaging - Head Office (2001)-Logistics- General (LOGIST_GEN)-Kingsey Falls - Cascades Inc. Head Office (CAS_CA_976)-Cascades – St-Hubert Administrative Offices-Procurement and Logistics

You are a logistics leader who excels at building high-performing operations, optimizing distribution networks, and driving continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to lead warehousing and distribution across a complex North American network while influencing customer service, inventory performance, and operational excellence. You'll work closely with cross-functional leaders to shape the future of supply chain execution and logistics capabilities.

Join MARC-ANDRE GERVAIS's team as a Warehouse & Distribution Director in Saint-Hubert and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Annual salary between 150,000 and 180,000$CAD
• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• A hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• An annual allowance to spend on goods and services of your choice
• A yearly wellness program and employee assistance program
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Warehouse & Distribution Director, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations across multiple distribution centers in Canada and the United States.
• Define and execute the warehousing and distribution strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Lead inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counting programs, and inventory control processes.
• Manage multimillion-dollar warehousing budgets and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, customs, and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and digital solutions.
• Oversee warehouse management systems, logistics technologies, and key 3PL/4PL partnerships.
• Build and develop a high-performing network of warehouse leaders and managers.
• Lead an organization of approximately 10 direct reports while influencing a network of more than 100 employees across functions.

What you bring

You're a natural fit for Warehouse & Distribution Director if you have:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A master's degree, considered an asset.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma Black Belt, considered an asset.
• Strong expertise in warehousing operations, distribution networks, and 3PL/4PL environments.
• Experience managing large-scale warehouse operations across multiple sites and regions.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, inventory governance, and cost control.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, automation technologies, Power BI, Excel, and Power Platform tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence in a matrix organization.
• Fluent English and intermediate to fluent French.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process t enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.