Director, Distribution Center Operations
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for a pharmaceutical distribution center supporting McKesson Specialized Distribution (MSD), ensuring performance in customer service, inventory accuracy, financial results, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Director, Distribution Center Operations
Builds
Pharmaceutical distribution center operations for McKesson Specialized Distribution
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Required skills
Distribution center operations leadership, Supply chain management, Budget management, Inventory management, Regulatory compliance (Health Canada/GMP), Team leadership, Business continuity planning, Import/export brokerage, KPI/SLA management, Cost control
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/healthcare distribution experience, 3PL/consignment/wholesale models, Warehouse technology, Continuous improvement initiatives, Customer relationship management, RFP/RFI processes, Executive communication, Succession planning, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Warehouse management systems, Logistics systems, Microsoft Excel, Import/export brokerage platforms
Responsibilities
Lead distribution center operations and cross-functional initiatives, Develop and execute operational strategies for service and efficiency, Manage distribution center budget and cost control, Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and GMP, Lead and develop managers through coaching and succession planning, Build relationships with customers and cross-functional partners, Oversee business continuity planning and testing, Identify opportunities to leverage warehouse technology
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
