Distribution Center Manager
About the role
Action Car and Truck Accessories is Canada's leading car and truck accessory retailer and distributor for both the private and industry sectors. With our head office in Moncton, New Brunswick, we have 44 stores and 4 distribution centers across Canada. We are currently seeking a Distribution Center Manager for our Edmonton location.
Reporting to the Director of Logistics, the Distribution Centre Manager leads the DC team to ensure product is moved in and out of the Distribution Centre accurately according to customer orders and shipment paperwork. The DC Manager is responsible for all aspects of staffing including recruiting, managing, scheduling, disciplining and Health and Safety of DC employees.
Responsibilities
- Lead the DC team to achieve monthly shipping, receiving and shrink targets
- Perform weekly cycle counts
- Ensure that all company policies are followed
- Hire and schedule employees, address disciplinary issues and terminate when needed
- Implement new policies and operating procedures as necessary
- Perform duties of a shipper/receiver as needed, including lifting up to 75lbs
- Lead safety initiatives and ensure a consistently safe work environment
- Lead, and train team on, continuous improvement projects
Qualifications
- University Degree or Community College Diploma, preferably in business or logistics
- Lean Six Sigma training would be considered an asset
- 7 or more years’ experience managing a Distribution Centre
- Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on capacity, including daily participation in the shipping and receiving inventory
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings
About Action Car and Truck Accessories
Action Fiberglass & Manufacturing Limited was established in 1980. We began manufacturing our own fiberglass truck caps in Moncton, New Brunswick and later concentrated on expanding our line of light truck accessories through our own network of retail stores in Atlantic Canada. Action Car and Truck Accessories now has 41 locations coast to coast in Canada and has emerged as a leading Canadian retailer and installer of vehicle accessories.
Distribution Center Manager
About the role
Action Car and Truck Accessories is Canada's leading car and truck accessory retailer and distributor for both the private and industry sectors. With our head office in Moncton, New Brunswick, we have 44 stores and 4 distribution centers across Canada. We are currently seeking a Distribution Center Manager for our Edmonton location.
Reporting to the Director of Logistics, the Distribution Centre Manager leads the DC team to ensure product is moved in and out of the Distribution Centre accurately according to customer orders and shipment paperwork. The DC Manager is responsible for all aspects of staffing including recruiting, managing, scheduling, disciplining and Health and Safety of DC employees.
Responsibilities
- Lead the DC team to achieve monthly shipping, receiving and shrink targets
- Perform weekly cycle counts
- Ensure that all company policies are followed
- Hire and schedule employees, address disciplinary issues and terminate when needed
- Implement new policies and operating procedures as necessary
- Perform duties of a shipper/receiver as needed, including lifting up to 75lbs
- Lead safety initiatives and ensure a consistently safe work environment
- Lead, and train team on, continuous improvement projects
Qualifications
- University Degree or Community College Diploma, preferably in business or logistics
- Lean Six Sigma training would be considered an asset
- 7 or more years’ experience managing a Distribution Centre
- Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on capacity, including daily participation in the shipping and receiving inventory
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings
About Action Car and Truck Accessories
Action Fiberglass & Manufacturing Limited was established in 1980. We began manufacturing our own fiberglass truck caps in Moncton, New Brunswick and later concentrated on expanding our line of light truck accessories through our own network of retail stores in Atlantic Canada. Action Car and Truck Accessories now has 41 locations coast to coast in Canada and has emerged as a leading Canadian retailer and installer of vehicle accessories.