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Senior Specialist, Regional DC Ops Optimization

McKesson


Job Location:

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 85300 - 142100
Posted: 25 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. Here we focus on the health happiness and well-being of you and those we serve we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports operational excellence initiatives across McKessons distribution network. Working closely with Distribution Center leaders and cross-functional partners this role identifies opportunities to improve performance drive process standardization and deliver sustainable business results through continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety quality service productivity and cost performance across distribution operations.
  • Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities solve complex business challenges and implement sustainable process improvements.
  • Analyze operational and financial data to uncover inefficiencies and prioritize improvement efforts.
  • Facilitate improvement events workshops and root cause analysis activities to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes best practices and scalable solutions across the network.
  • Measure validate and communicate project results including operational and financial impact.
  • Support change management activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations and Operational Excellence teams to improve workflow material flow and overall network performance.
Minimum Requirements
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Engineering Operations Business Logistics or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in continuous improvement operational excellence supply chain manufacturing or distribution operations.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Experience supporting warehouse distribution or logistics operations.
  • Bilingual French and English is an asset.
  • Ability to travel within the region as needed.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$85300 - $142100

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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McKesson is the leading healthcare company for wholesale medical supplies & equipment, pharmaceutical distribution, and healthcare technology solutions. McKesson is the central nervous system of health care. At any given moment, in any given minute, we simultaneously execute thousands ... View more

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