Distribution & Logistics Manager Job Details | JLR

Jaguar Land Rover; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Mississauga is seeking a Distribution & Logistics Manager. This role involves overseeing the vehicle ordering and delivery process, managing logistics operations, and leading a team to ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in automotive logistics and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Global Bonus Program

Generous time off policy

Discounted Luxury Vehicle Car Program

Comprehensive health care and retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive logistics, distribution, or supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage complex operations and drive improvements.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process of new vehicle ordering and delivery.
• Oversee distribution-related activities ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage end-to-end damage claims and resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Complex Operations Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Job description

POSITION: Distribution & Logistics Manager

LOCATION: Mississauga, Canada

RECRUITMENT SALARY RANGE: $91,000 - $118,000*

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Market and Business Operations Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end process of new vehicle ordering, allocation, and delivery for JLR in Canada. This includes strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and continuous optimization of logistics operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and customer-focused distribution. The role also oversees all distribution-related activities, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with commercial objectives.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organization. Here’s what to expect:

• Ordering & Allocation: Administer order calls with Recommended Order Bank, collaborate with Corporate Sales analyst to manage company/internal and corporate sales orders, and monitor vehicle status across production, transit, port and rail.
• Model Setup & Accessories: Coordinate new models, model year, and accessories setup with Brand Managers; support pricing and updates with Finance.
• Distribution Operations: Oversee ship receipting, inventory tracking, and port/rail compound coordination, including special vehicle movements.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Lead wholesale forecasting, ensure timely, accurate reporting through departmental dashboards and develop ad-hoc reporting.
• Transit Damage: Manage end-to-end damage claims and prompt resolution.
• Leadership & Projects: Supervise analyst, lead process improvements, and support contract renewals with Purchasing.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide timely support to Director, Market and Business Operations, Regional Performance Managers, Retailers, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years in automotive logistics, distribution, or supply chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage complex operations and drive improvements.
• Knowledge of regulatory and environmental compliance.

Schedule:Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

*Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

SO WHY US?

• As a people-first company, working at JLRmeans opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• Global Bonus Program based on company performance
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• We offer a discounted Luxury Vehicle Car Program
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• And more!

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that if you elect to apply for a role in another country and are successful you would need to be hired as an external candidate on local terms and conditions rather than transferring on your existing terms.

Jaguar Land Rover Canada, ULC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of JLR Canada to extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. If you are a job applicant and believe you may require an accommodation at any stage of the application and recruitment process for an open position with JLR Canada, please send an e-mail request to: [e-mail].