Job Description

McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we're so much more than a distribution company. We've automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you'll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that's vital to us all.

Reporting to the West Region Transportation Manager, the incumbent will maintain a positive relationship between McKesson and our Transportation Service Providers. Specifically, the Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for daily Transport Operations at their respective DC while ensuring the most efficient and economical manner of outbound transportation to customers while maintaining, or exceeding, expectations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide leadership to facilitate business needs in the transportation department including:

Transportation Service Provider management and compliance:

Successful execution of daily delivery schedule

Confirmation of Transport Service Provider asset availability to accommodate daily / and projected volumes

Accountable for Transport Service Provider asset arrival timing to DC (outbound Final Mile and Linehaul)

Transport Service Provider temperature compliance

Correct route / sequence completion

Non-delivered / returns process compliance

Daily Transport Service Provider performance reporting

Transport Service Provider tracking and expediting, if needed

Assists in the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of West Transportation operating procedures

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process

Work with the appropriate internal customers and external service providers to ensure the most cost effective and efficient methods of scheduling and routing are in place and being adhered to

Adhere to, and enforce, evaluation criteria used to measure Transport Service Provider performance:

Perform regular Transport Service Provider performance evaluations to ensure providers meet McKesson Canada goals and objectives with respect to transportation activity

Provide field support to freight/transportation service providers and respective DC

Resolve customer/ Transport Service Provider complaints or requests that require escalation

Work with Transportation Mgmt. to perform ongoing reviews of customer and business requirements to determine the best use of current Transport Service Provider base

Ensure department provides excellence in customer service by providing timely resolution to all transportation related issues

Additional Responsibilities:

Trains and leads Transport Service Providers, evaluates their performance, encourages and assists them with their development

Ensure that company and governmental policies are respected

Ensure that Transport Service Providers follow company Health and Safety policies

Ensure that all Transport Service Providers are aware of, and comply with, the health and safety issues and principles outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations by offering training (e.g., orientation and safety talks), verbal and written safe operating procedures, perform regular workplace inspections, and enforces safe operating procedures and use of personal protective equipment

Requirements:

University degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred, or relevant combination of post-secondary education and experience

3-5 years of experience in the transportation industry (courier, LTL, FTL, FM)

Experience in the Pharmaceutical Transportation Industry (Asset)

Knowledge of Health Canada compliance (Asset)

Ability to travel as required

Career Level - Manager - M1

Worker Type Regular

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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