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Director, Supply Chain Technology - Planning & Transportation
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, or related industries.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About the Role
McKesson Canada is seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Supply Chain Planning & Transportation to lead the strategy, delivery, and evolution of the technology platforms that support our end-to-end supply chain operations.
This leadership role will drive innovation across demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, transportation management, analytics, visibility, and system integrations while partnering with senior business and technology leaders to deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technology strategy for Supply Chain Planning and Transportation platforms.
- Drive platform modernization, automation, and AI/ML-enabled planning capabilities.
- Lead teams responsible for service delivery, solution development, operational support, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Distribution Operations, Transportation, Procurement, Analytics, and Technology stakeholders.
- Manage vendors, budgets, service performance, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Ensure secure, scalable, resilient, and reliable technology solutions that support critical business operations.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, or related industries.
- Strong expertise in forecasting, replenishment, inventory optimization, transportation management systems (TMS), analytics, and system integrations.
- Proven success leading large-scale technology transformation and service delivery initiatives.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, and complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business priorities into technology roadmaps.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-management skills.
Why Join McKesson?
- Make a meaningful impact on Canada's healthcare supply chain.
- Lead strategic transformation and innovation initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leaders across business and technology functions.
- Join a purpose-driven organization focused on improving healthcare outcomes.
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Responsibilities
The Director will lead the technology strategy, delivery, and evolution of platforms supporting end-to-end supply chain operations. This includes managing cross-functional teams, driving platform modernization, and ensuring the reliability of critical business systems.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of technology leadership experience within supply chain, logistics, or related industries. Strong expertise in forecasting, inventory optimization, and transportation management systems is required.
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Technology Strategy
- Platform Modernization
- Automation
- AI/ML
- System Integration
- Vendor Management
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Logistics
- Distribution Operations
- Analytics
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Categories
- Technology
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Healthcare
- Transportation
Keywords
- Supply Chain
- TMS
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Technology Strategy
- Platform Modernization
- Automation
- AI
- ML
- System Integration
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting
- Logistics
- Distribution
- Analytics
- Leadership
- Healthcare
- Procurement
- Operations
- Strategy
- Technology Roadmap
- Service Delivery
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Acumen