Manager, Logistics & Distribution in Mississauga

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage.

As the Manager, Logistics & Distribution, you will oversee the movement of materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain, ensuring products arrive on time and cost-effectively. Working closely with the Director, Supply Chain, you'll help build out the logistics function as the business scales, including establishing distribution processes and transportation practices, and forging 3PL partnerships.

What you’ll do:

• Leverage ERP to ensure inventory locations are defined for finished goods including storage and inventory accuracy to prevent shipment delays.
• Establish standardized staging, labeling, and quality/documentation checks so finished goods are outbound-ready and released only when compliant.
• Coordinate with Production to ensure completed goods move seamlessly into warehouse storage without bottlenecking the line.
• Optimize warehouse layout and flow (FIFO/lot control) to maximize storage efficiency and minimize handling time.
• Align finished-goods readiness with carrier pickup windows and outbound schedules to avoid dock delays.
• Champion safety and organizational standards across warehouse operations.
• Lead the outbound shipment planning and route optimization.
• Establish best in class distribution processes within ERP systems.
• Support inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure cost-effective and reliable movement of materials and finished goods.
• Manage 3PL relationships, support negotiations, distribution performance, and service levels.
• Lead scheduling activities and coordinate delivery requirements with Operations, Procurement, Fleet and Production teams.
• Monitor distribution costs and identify savings opportunities through optimization and planning.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain regulations, safety requirements, and documentation standards.
• Develop distribution KPIs and reporting to monitor throughput performance and delivery success.
• Resolve logistics issues while minimizing disruptions to production and customer commitments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function.

What you bring:

• College diploma or post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience developing SOPs, ERP setup within a start-up environment.
• Knowledge of freight management, scheduling, routing, and transportation regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Bonus Points:

• Experience within manufacturing, building products, or construction materials industries.
• Knowledge of over-dimensional shipments, requirements, and permitting.
• Strong financial acumen, including leading P&Ls.
• CLTD, CITT, or related supply chain certification.
• Commercial fleet management.
• Accountable for multiple sites responsibilities in a unionized environment.

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000-$130,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.