Customer Excellence Manager

Montréal, QC, ca on site Until 9/26/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

At NAPA, we are driving the future of the auto parts industry with unmatched service and innovative solutions.  Our passionate team is at the heart of our success, dedicated to building strong relationships and providing exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company where your expertise will accelerate growth and keep Canada moving.  

The Customer Excellence Manager is a hands-on leadership role ensuring operational excellence within a partially automated distribution center. This position acts as a bridge between warehouse operations, inventory management, customer service, and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee administration and customer service; support daily operations (receiving, picking, replenishment, shipping); monitor and improve productivity, quality, and service levels.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and integrity (SOX compliance); manage cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, optimize slotting, and handle dead stock/backorders.
  • Track performance KPIs (throughput, downtime, errors); collaborate with suppliers, IT, and maintenance teams; conduct root cause analysis.
  • Lead Lean initiatives (5S, standardization, waste reduction) and cross-functional projects (layout redesign, automation integration, digitalization); develop business cases including ROI analysis.
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 10–20 people (administration, customer service, continuous improvement, inventory control, and quality).
  • Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Logistics, or Engineering with 5 years of leadership experience in logistics or supply chain, including experience in an automated environment.
  • Expertise in inventory management and WMS.
  • Experience in project management and Lean methodologies.
  • Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Power BI).

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.  

About this role

Summary

Lead operational excellence, inventory, and improvement projects in auto parts distribution.

Job title

Customer Excellence Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Montreal, QC, Canada; role may include remote options

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

inventory managementWMSLean methodologiesproject managementExcelPower BI

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

inventory managementautomated environmentLean methodologiesproject managementdata analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Montreal, QC, Canada

On-site City