Distribution Centre Manager

Job summary

The Distribution Centre Manager will lead the Edmonton distribution operation, overseeing warehouse and pipe yard activities to ensure efficient product movement and service excellence. They will also develop a high-performing team, optimize inventory accuracy, and champion health and safety programs while collaborating with cross-functional departments.

Job details

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 [email protected].

What you’ll do

The Distribution Centre Manager will lead the Edmonton distribution operation, overseeing warehouse and pipe yard activities to ensure efficient product movement and service excellence. They will also develop a high-performing team, optimize inventory accuracy, and champion health and safety programs while collaborating with cross-functional departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, or logistics environments is required.

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Control
• Leadership
• Operational Analysis
• KPI Reporting
• Budgeting
• Health And Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• RF Environment
• Problem Solving
• Influencing Skills
• Operational Performance Management
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Business Objectives
• Operations Research
• Business Administration
• Business Continuity Planning
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• SAP Applications
• Collaboration
• RF Environments

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Transportation
• Distribution Center Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers