Material Change Specialist

New Flyer • Winnipeg, MB

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About The Position

The Material Change Specialist supports the Supply and Materials Management teams by analyzing, coordinating, and recommending solutions for drop-in demand and engineering-driven changes affecting purchased and manufactured parts. This role is a key participant in the change control process (Engineering Change Notice and Change Control Board) and ensures timely availability of parts by assessing impacts, guiding purchasing and planning teams, and driving cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years’ experience using ERP software such as Oracle or SAP
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skill
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Completion of SCMP or University degree within Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Ability to read engineering drawings considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update lists of long-lead and high-risk supplier parts for change impact visibility
• Monitor engineering and customer change reports to assess impacts within part lead times
• Communicate approved Change Control Board (CCB) decisions and implementation timing to Supply and Materials teams
• Track implementation of engineering changes, including phase-in/phase-out of parts, to prevent shortages or excess inventory
• Assess urgent Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and recommend actions to address supply risks
• Analyze part change data and supply/demand impacts using Oracle, Power BI, and related systems
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply and manufacturing risks during product launches
• Support Purchasing Management with demand change analysis, advanced purchasing, and approval processes
• Communicate upcoming demand changes and high-risk supply scenarios to purchasing and materials teams
• Participate in ECN reviews and recommend effective implementation dates and supply solutions
• Support last time buy and risk buy evaluations for affected components
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and coordinate disposition activities
• Maintain operational and work instructions related to change management and inventory disposition processes

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree