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Job Summary The Director of Transportation provides strategic and operational leadership for transportation across a regional network. This role is accountable for optimizing cost-to-serve, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering reliable service performance while leading teams and managing carrier and fleet operations. This role oversees a team of leaders, executes strategy at the regional level, and drives cross-functional results.

Key Responsibilities Lead regional transportation strategy execution to optimize cost, service, and operational performance

Oversee fleet operations and third-party carrier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance management

Partner with Distribution Operations, Customer Service, Finance, HR, Legal, and Quality to drive aligned outcomes

Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies

Own and manage the regional transportation budget, identifying opportunities to improve cost-to-serve and financial performance

Drive implementation of national transportation initiatives and ensure alignment with customer delivery expectations

Establish and monitor KPIs related to cost, service, and network performance

Lead and develop a team of managers and individual contributors, fostering a high-performance, engaged culture





Act as an escalation point for complex operational issues impacting service, cost, or delivery performance

Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure successful execution across the region

Travel up to 20%

Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution, including leadership experience

Proven experience managing transportation operations, carriers, and cost-to-serve performance

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiency

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives

Preferred Post-graduate certification (e.g., CITT)

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical distribution)

Direct-to-store delivery (DSD) or last-mile transportation experience

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and routing optimization tools

Experience in fleet management and carrier sourcing

Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

Pay Range Our Base Pay Range for this position $132,900 - $221,500

Equal Employment Opportunity McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

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📌 Director of Transportation - Western Canada (Edmonton)
🏢 McKesson’s Corporate
📍 Edmonton