Senior Director - Operations/Transportation Process & Technology (Winnipeg)

Senior Director - Operations/Transportation Process & Technology (Winnipeg)

02 Aug
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WESCO
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Winnipeg

02 Aug

WESCO

Winnipeg

As the Senior Director – Operations/Transportation Process & Technology, you will be responsible for defining, enabling, and scaling enterprise warehouse management (WMS/WMX) and transportation (TMS) processes and technology to support service, cost, and growth objectives across the global network. This role owns the warehouse/transportation management and technology roadmap, ensuring capabilities, investments, and sequencing are aligned to transportation strategy, operational priorities, and long‑term network scalability. Accountable for operating at the intersection of warehouse operations, transportation, technology, and business strategy, translating objectives into standardized operating models, system capabilities, and governance across all modes and regions.Responsibilities:
Translate WMS and Transportation business objectives into scalable processes, standards, and system capabilities.Support the evolution of the enterprise warehouse and transportation operating model including planning, execution, and performance management.Serve as a subject matter expert on current and future‑state warehouse management and transportation capabilities across the network.Own and maintain the enterprise warehouse and transportation technology roadmap, including WMS, TMS, manifesting, final mile, control tower, integrations, analytics and enabling tools.Define multi‑year capability sequencing aligned to operations/transportation strategy, service requirements, and cost objectives.Prioritize warehouse and transportation technology investments in partnership with Operations, IT, Finance, and TransformationEnsure roadmap decisions balance near‑term operational stability with long‑term modernization and scalabilityGovern warehouse and transportation technology standards, architectural alignment, and technical debt remediation across the networkEnsure warehouse and transportation systems and processes support real‑time execution needs, exception management, and operational decision‑makingEnable warehouse and transportation and warehouse performance management across service, cost, and compliance dimensionsMaintain regular engagement with field warehouse and transportation teams to ensure solutions are practical, adopted,



and execution‑readyIncorporate field feedback into warehouse and transportation and warehouse process, system, and roadmap decisionsQualifications:
Bachelors Degree - Business, MIS, Supply Chain or related field requiredMasters Degree - Business Administration, Information Systems or related field preferred12 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, transportation, operations technology, or related leadership roles5 years enterprise experience implementing warehouse management, transportation, or supply chain technology solutions, or leading large‑scale business integration effortsProven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes across organizational boundariesExperience supporting or influencing warehouse and transportation and warehousing execution in a live operating environment alikeDemonstrated ability to balance operational urgency with longer‑term process and technology improvementsExperience operating in environments with service commitments, customer impact, and execution riskDeep understanding of warehouse management, transportation technologies, and execution conceptsStrong knowledge of warehouse and transportation processes including fulfillment, inventory flow, labor execution, planning, carrier management, execution, and settlementExperience leading the full lifecycle of operations technology solutions, from business requirements through testing, deployment, and operational stabilizationAbility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and technical teamsExperience supporting or influencing operations financial outcomes, including carrier spend, cost-to-serve.Familiarity with multiple transportation modes (TL, LTL, intermodal, parcel, international)Strong experience with warehouse and transportation analytics, performance dashboards, and executive reportingExperience with automation, optimization,



and advanced warehouse/transportation technologiesLean / Six Sigma certification or strong continuous improvement backgroundExperience leveraging M365 tools (PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Forms) to scale Transportation workflows and governanceAbility to travel 25% - 50%Working Environment: Warehouse - Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.#LI-MB1At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business‑to‑business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.Wesco.Com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.Html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an workplace where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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📌 Senior Director - Operations/Transportation Process & Technology (Winnipeg)
🏢 WESCO
📍 Winnipeg

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