Director of Transportation

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
• Travel up to 20%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a 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 Qualifications

• Post-graduate certification (e.g., CITT)
• Experience in regulated industries such as 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) is an asset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay and potential annual bonus or long-term incentives
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program

About the Company

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas.