Junior Supply Chain Engineering Analyst (New Grad)

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Ottawa/Halifax/Victoria offers a Hybrid Junior Supply Chain Engineering Analyst role. You will support material planning, BOM maintenance, data quality initiatives, and inventory planning under Supply Chain Engineers and LCMMs.

You will gain hands-on experience in material planning, maintenance support processes, and KPI reporting while contributing to program performance and cost-efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technologist diploma in a related field.
• Experience or internships in supply chain, logistics, or data analysis is an asset.
• English language proficiency required; French desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support material planning and BOM maintenance for complex equipment.
• Assist in data quality initiatives and master data queries.
• Process MRP parameters and inventory location data.
• Support preventive maintenance BOMs based on technical data.
• Contribute to KPI reporting on material availability and inventory.
• Collaborate with LCMMs, ILS specialists, procurement, and customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, aerospace, naval, industrial, reliability, or related engineering

Engineering Technologist diploma with coop or internship

Tools

Excel

SAP

Maximo

OmegaPS

DRMIS

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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.

Ottawa, ON., Halifax, N.S., Victoria, B.C. (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

The Junior Supply Chain Engineering Analyst (New Grad) supports the planning, analysis, implementation, and maintenance of material support requirements for complex equipment and systems.

Working under the direction of Supply Chain Engineers, the Analyst helps ensure that material data, maintenance requirements, Bills of Material (BOMs), and inventory planning information are accurate and effectively managed by coordinating with Life Cycle Materiel Managers (LCMMs), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) specialists, Procurement personnel, and Customers,

The Analyst develops practical experience in material planning, logistics engineering, maintenance support, and supply chain processes while contributing to program performance, material availability, and cost-effective service delivery.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support implementation of material support solutions as directed by Supply Chain Engineers, LCMMs, and program stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining material master data and support data quality initiatives across supply chain systems.
• Process and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) parameters and entitlements for storerooms and inventory locations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of preventive maintenance Bills of Material (BOMs) based on approved technical data and maintenance documentation.
• Assist with material definition, cataloguing, data validation, and provisioning activities to enable timely and accurate procurement of materials at the lowest reasonable cost.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain processes, operational performance, and data quality.
• Conduct analysis of spare parts requirements, inventory levels, and material usage trends.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics related to material availability, inventory performance, and program KPIs.
• Support obsolescence investigations, alternate part evaluations, and replacement part approval activities.
• Assist in investigating and resolving material-related issues raised by program stakeholders.
• Support Supply Chain Engineers in material requirements associated with defined scopes of preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) activities.
• Support Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse, and Service Delivery teams with material information and master data queries.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks and action items.
• Ensure compliance with applicable program requirements, procedures, standards, and quality controls.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, aerospace, naval, industrial, reliability, or a related engineering discipline; or
• Engineering Technologist diploma with relevant co‑op or internship experience.

Experience

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance planning, engineering, data analysis, or related fields.
• Co‑op, internship, capstone project, military, or technical work experience will be considered an asset.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn logistics support analysis, material planning, inventory management, and maintenance support processes.

Language

• English (Essential)
• French (Desirable)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory management, supply chain, maintenance, or logistics concepts through academic coursework, co‑op terms, or internships.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Exposure to ERP or maintenance management systems such as SAP, Maximo, OmegaPS, or DRMIS.
• Understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), preventive maintenance concepts, or inventory planning.
• Knowledge of military, naval, aerospace, or other highly regulated technical environments.
• Experience working with large data sets and performing data validation or analysis.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.

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