Material Planner Jobs

About The Position

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.