Distribution Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Type:
Regular
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Agropur is looking for a Regional Distribution Manager to join his team.
We are seeking a highly organized, technologically visioned and results-driven Regional Distribution Manager to oversee the daily operations of our distribution network (DSD-last mile delivery). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing distribution route organization, optimizing distribution logistics processes, leading distribution team of Ontario, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods to customers or retail locations. The candidate will be responsible to manage operators transitions and will lead projects involving distribution.
How Agropur invests in YOU:
- Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
- Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
- Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
- Salary range 006: 100 600$ to 125 800$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
What’s involved in this role:
More specifically, the Regional Distribution Manager’s responsibilities will include:
- Responsible to manage relationship with unionized distributors of the GTA and the collective agreement.
- Responsible to manage relationship with independent distributors of Ontario and the distribution agreements
- Participating in the renewals of the collective agreement et distribution agreements
- Accountable and responsible for annual distribution operational budget in Ontario. Supporting monthly budget variations explanations.
- Supervise and responsible of compensation method of distributors in Ontario. Manager will support, challenge and improve the compensation method used in Ontario.
- Leading cost saving initiatives regarding the network.
- Participating in larger Logistic project committees involving distribution.
- Managing the annual performance review of salaried employees.
- Support and improve the culture of health and safety of Agropur. Ensure compliance of distribution network with safety provincial regulations, Agropur policies and industry standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Monitor and develop KPIs and performance metrics to ensure operational goals are met.
- Manage and mentor distribution supervisors.
- Support culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal departments as warehousing, procurement, transportation, and sales & contact client center teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Coordinate regular audits of network partners.
- Identify and implement technology solutions to streamline distribution processes.
What you need to join our team:
Bachelor
- ’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related (or equivalent experience).
- 5-10 years of experience in distribution, transportation, logistics or warehouse management including a minimum of 3 years as a manager.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP management software and Invoicing DSD solution.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS).
- Knowledge of SAP (an asset).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Available for occasional travel.
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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
Distribution Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Type:
Regular
Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you!
Agropur is looking for a Regional Distribution Manager to join his team.
We are seeking a highly organized, technologically visioned and results-driven Regional Distribution Manager to oversee the daily operations of our distribution network (DSD-last mile delivery). The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing distribution route organization, optimizing distribution logistics processes, leading distribution team of Ontario, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods to customers or retail locations. The candidate will be responsible to manage operators transitions and will lead projects involving distribution.
How Agropur invests in YOU:
- Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
- Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
- Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
- Salary range 006: 100 600$ to 125 800$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
What’s involved in this role:
More specifically, the Regional Distribution Manager’s responsibilities will include:
- Responsible to manage relationship with unionized distributors of the GTA and the collective agreement.
- Responsible to manage relationship with independent distributors of Ontario and the distribution agreements
- Participating in the renewals of the collective agreement et distribution agreements
- Accountable and responsible for annual distribution operational budget in Ontario. Supporting monthly budget variations explanations.
- Supervise and responsible of compensation method of distributors in Ontario. Manager will support, challenge and improve the compensation method used in Ontario.
- Leading cost saving initiatives regarding the network.
- Participating in larger Logistic project committees involving distribution.
- Managing the annual performance review of salaried employees.
- Support and improve the culture of health and safety of Agropur. Ensure compliance of distribution network with safety provincial regulations, Agropur policies and industry standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Monitor and develop KPIs and performance metrics to ensure operational goals are met.
- Manage and mentor distribution supervisors.
- Support culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal departments as warehousing, procurement, transportation, and sales & contact client center teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Coordinate regular audits of network partners.
- Identify and implement technology solutions to streamline distribution processes.
What you need to join our team:
Bachelor
- ’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related (or equivalent experience).
- 5-10 years of experience in distribution, transportation, logistics or warehouse management including a minimum of 3 years as a manager.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP management software and Invoicing DSD solution.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS).
- Knowledge of SAP (an asset).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Available for occasional travel.
We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.
#LI-MB1
#salarie
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.