Material Demand Planner

Thales • Halifax, NS

23d • CA$70,000 - CA$95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Position Summary
We have a current Vacancy for a Material Demand Planner receives, implements, and monitors status of material orders placed on the Program.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working within the Military or a Defence Contract or project.
• Excellent communication and people skills, adept at interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance schedules, including working with bill of materials (BOM).
• Strong computer literacy, with proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously.
• Experience working within procurement, or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.
• Open minded and able to listen; share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation.
• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) an asset.
• Previous experience working with IBM Maximo, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders with the customer. Accountable for correct placement of material demand.
• Ensure materials are ordered to Program guidelines, monitoring for optimal cost and delivery time.
• Escalate material issues to the Supply Support Analysts.
• Work with Procurement and Warehouse staff to ensure material demand is correctly identified in vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with the Technical Material Expediter to ensure that all material is obtained to support work by the required deadlines.
• Oversee and assist in material order entry and purchase requisition data entry.
• Create material demands in the Thales material planning systems, and communicates changes to the customer as required.
• Prioritize, implement, track, and update material reservations to support service work.
• Coordinate with DND staff to align Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) with Thales ERP system for material orders and invoicing.
• Participate in regular team meetings, advising on material status, and recommending remedial action for any potential issues.
• Generate exception reports and provide regular updates on material status to internal and external stakeholders, including KPI requirements from the Program.
• Participate in root-cause investigations for material, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed