Timber Mart

Position:  Distribution Centre Operations Manager     

Direct Supervisor:  Vice President, Distribution

Location:  Langley, BC

Date:  August 2026

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, Distribution Division, the Distribution Center Operations Manager is responsible of managing the Distribution Center (DC), including the warehouse and yard activities and operations (warehousing, sales, distribution and transportation of inventory) as per the company policies and procedures in a cost-effective manner to ensure maximum productivity and profitability in harmony with the organization philosophy and practices. The Distribution Center Operations Manager is also responsible for promoting sales efforts and distribution opportunities for TIMBER MART and independent members, managing budgets, monitoring compliance to the company policies and rules and supervising operations staff to ensure maximum productivity at an efficient level.

Key Responsibilities  

Under the supervision of the Distribution Centre Operations Manager, the key responsibilities of the role are:

•  plan and coordinate DC finances, ensuring that all decisions are made and executed within established rules and criteria and, more particularly, manage expenses for sales, distribution, transportation, inventory, labour and other general expenses pertaining to daily operations. 

•  manage office and warehouse operations to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency and quality service while maintaining strong and efficient relationships between customers, suppliers and employees. 

•  review and maintain current systems, policies and procedures in the DC operations, both for the office and the warehouse, ensuring that the team effectively enforces company policies and procedures, in the perspective of maintain the DC at the leading edge of operational excellence.

•  plan and coordinate the work, the training and the career management of the office and the warehouse supervision and employees in a manner that maximizes efficiency and productivity while operating in a safe work environment. 

•  maintain the integrity, efficiency and relevancy of the DC inventory with regards to volume, assortment, accuracy, condition and security as well as overseeing the product procurement, storage, sales and distribution processes.

Qualifications 

•  College/University level education, specialized in administration or finance is a strong asset

•  A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in the building material industry, with a minimum of 3 of those years in a managerial position with a P/L responsibility

•  A relevant combination of formal education and practical experience may also be considered

•  Specific knowledge of the lumber, building material and hardware industry is a strong asset

•  Business to Business sales and purchasing experience is an asset

•  Competency in Microsoft Office and general computer use is an asset

•  Various Certifications: Forklift, Spill Clean-up, First-aid, TDG, WHMIS, Accident Investigation would be considered advantageous

Salary $100,000 – $115,000

Please apply by sending your current resume and a cover letter to: 

HR@timbrmart.com

Please note the position title in the subject line

This posting will close on August 21, 2026; applications received after this date will not be considered for the position.

TIMBER MART is an equal opportunity employer; this position is offered in accordance with this principle.

Although, the confidence demonstrated towards TIMBER MART by all those who will decide to apply to the present posting is appreciated, please take note that only the applicants selected to be offered an interview will be contacted.