Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.
That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
What's the Role?
We're looking for a Director, Supply Chain and Distribution Enablement — a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of systems, governance, operations, and sustainability. This role shapes how our supply chain functions today and how it evolves for the future.
You’ll guide a growing team, strengthen enterprise‑wide procurement and P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, ensure our distribution network runs smoothly and efficiently, and drive meaningful ESG progress across our supplier base.
If you’re energized by building structure, elevating data quality, improving controls, and designing smarter, more resilient supply chain solutions, this role offers challenge, impact, and room to grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
Distribution Strategy & Operational Leadership
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Develop and execute distribution strategies aligned with growth, client needs, and financial objectives.
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Optimize the national network — warehouses, cross‑docks, 3PL partnerships — ensuring reliability and efficiency.
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Improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance network resilience.
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Support new client onboarding and major contract mobilizations with scalable, well‑designed distribution solutions.
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Oversee multi‑site distribution centres and/or 3PL partners, ensuring consistent execution of SOPs.
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Monitor key metrics including service levels, fill rates, order accuracy, inventory turns, shrink, and transportation cost.
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Drive continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Procurement Enablement & Systems
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Lead Dexterra’s P2P platform, catalog design, and approvals workflow with a focus on accuracy and ease of use.
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Drive enhancements, integrations, automation, and data governance across procurement systems.
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Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure tools are aligned, intuitive, and reliable.
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Standardize procurement processes across a diverse, multi‑site organization.
Compliance, Controls & Financial Governance
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Develop procurement compliance programs, ensuring preferred supplier alignment and policy adherence.
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Manage internal controls for purchasing approvals, delegations of authority, and supplier onboarding.
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Prepare for internal and external audits with strong documentation and well‑defined processes.
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Oversee rebate programs, pricing governance, invoice validation, and savings tracking in partnership with Finance.
Sustainability & ESG Integration
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Lead Dexterra’s supply chain sustainability efforts, including ethical sourcing, environmental performance, and supplier diversity.
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Oversee ESG reporting related to procurement and supply chain activity.
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Support suppliers in meeting sustainability and compliance expectations.
Data, Reporting & Analytics
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Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and insights that elevate decision‑making across categories and operations.
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Ensure procurement and distribution data is accurate, consistent, and actionable.
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Use analytics to drive efficiency improvements and strengthen compliance oversight.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Lead and mentor a growing team across P2P operations, compliance, analytics, and sustainability.
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Provide coaching, development, and structure as the function expands.
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Partner closely with Category Management, Operations, Finance, HSE, and Corporate Services to support effective program delivery.
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Bring clarity, process discipline, and alignment across the organization.
Qualifications
What we're looking for?
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Data Analytics, or a related field.
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8+ years of experience in procurement operations, governance, supply chain enablement, analytics, or P2P systems.
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Experience with food industry supply chain considered an asset.
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Proven experience leading transformation, system enhancements, or governance programs in a multi‑site environment.
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Strong P2P/ERP system knowledge, including workflow design and automation.
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Advanced proficiency in analytics and data governance.
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Solid understanding of audit frameworks, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
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Experience with sustainability or ESG reporting (asset).
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex processes for business users.
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Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
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Collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide teams through change.
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Demonstrated ability to build structure, drive clarity, and establish process discipline.
Additional Information
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
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Award winning safety culture.
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A flexible hybrid work model.
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Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
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Employee Referral Program.
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We are growing!
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Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.
Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.
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