Job Description

International Motors Canada ULC., is a leading producer of International® brand commercial and military trucks, and IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses. The company also provides truck and diesel service parts and financing services.

Why International Motors?

• International has redesigned most of the International Truck vehicle line-up, including the LT Series and RH Series tractors, HX Series vocational truck, and soon to be introduced HV Series and MV Series trucks. The company is witnessing market share growth in several of its core segments, a testament to the customer acceptance of its new products.
• Product quality and uptime has been a strong and ongoing focus across the entire company. International has introduced a number of new powertrains to its truck line-up, including the International® A26 12.4L diesel.
• Our alliance with Volkswagen Truck and Bus increases our global scale, strengthens our competitiveness, and provides our customers with expanded access to cutting-edge products, technology, and services.
• Superior parts and services offering throughout the country via our distribution channel.
• Best in class non-asset-based products that enable our customers to not only create value for themselves but for their customers as well.

We value our employees and offer the following:

• Medical benefits without waiting period
• Yearly Health Services Spending Account
• Health Club Subsidy Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• TELUS Health
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension
• We have a challenging and dynamic opportunity for the right candidate.

Position Purpose:

Plan, organize, administer, direct and control distribution operations to ensure efficient and profitable utilization of manpower, facilities, equipment and funds while complying with Company, HR and governmental policies and procedures. Meet and exceed facility key measurements to ensure profitability and future growth. Provide unparalleled customer service and achieve operational excellence while staying ahead of the competition. Ensure harmonious employee relations.

Primary Duties:

• Leadership accountability for operations meeting or exceeding all defined key performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics (e.g., quality, productivity, safety, etc.) which include, but not limited to, expectations as contained in PDC Performance Challenge scorecard and monthly performance review packages.
• Develop, approve and control PDC expense and capital plans by organizing, coordinating and directing all PDC activities.
• Foster, promote and maintain a work environment whereby employees feel empowered to perform at a high level while having a voice in the business and an open door to management
• Develop and mentor distribution staff as the leaders of tomorrow to achieve operational excellence while providing unparalleled customer service.
• Establish/maintain harmonious relationships and effective communication with PDC employees, sales organization, dealers, HR, and all other appropriate Corporate and Canadian personnel to ensure adequate feedback/communications for decision-making purposes.
• Responsible for overseeing company policies relating to job postings, applicant screening and selection of new employees.
• Ensure proper maintenance of PDC equipment and facilities. Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, maintain excellent housekeeping while sustaining efficient & continuous operations.
• Initiate and administer adequate security measures and policies to prevent loss and damage to PDC facilities and contents. Ensure proper control of inventory write-offs.
• Responsible for the promotion, employee empowerment and maintenance of good housekeeping practices and safety programs that abide by all facility, Company and governmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of technological advancement within distribution and logistics industries, utilize systems in both office and operations, with customers and dealers, and make recommendations. 
• Ensure the efficient utilization of space, equipment, facility maintenance, security and resource allocation.
• HR, Safety, Environmental and Security policies and procedures are effectively maintained and enforced as necessary. Assure exposure and communications with local governmental agencies, Canada, local police and fire departments, etc.
• Manage and review local transportation providers performance. Facilitate modifications to carrier agreements and operations.
• Evaluate all facility employee performance, conducting regular evaluations and associated recognition events.
• Plan and manage employee incentive programs to increase facility performance and strengthen employee morale and team culture.
• Responsible to ensure all required training is completed as per Corporate and legislated requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Positive Attitude
• Ethics and Navistar Values which support our company’s values, and a healthy, high-performance culture
• Strong and demonstrated leadership skills
• At least 5 years management experience with multiple direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, organize, motivate and lead a team in a high-performance work environment to achieve established goals while maintaining Respect for People.
• Proven track record of customer focus.
• Experience managing supervisors through goal attainment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Parts Distribution policies/procedures.
• Facilitate positive change as needed.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years in distribution functional areas such as

customer service, transportation, operations, inventory.

At least 5 years of management experience

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