Leader, Material Logistics

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Perform managerial responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hiring, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance.
• Manage a group of 10 (+) employees in charge of purchasing, managing the delivery flow of parts, addressing non-conformity of parts and supplier payment roadblocks.
• Manage proactive communication to Director, as well as the other staff in the completion group.
• Manage workflow and provide leadership with respect to customer’s overall satisfaction.
• Identify reasons for process or workflow inefficiencies and develop strategies to overcome issues.
• Ensure the development and delivery of training within the functional group.
• Develop and maintain KPIs that pertain to the purchasing performance and the ability of the team to stock the right parts, in the right place, at the right time.
• Manage the development of tools to increase efficiencies throughout the team.
• Manage team to achieve the functional targets for the facility, support continuous improvement initiatives and yearly or ad hoc objectives.
• Promote, mentor, and develop supervisory employees in the group.
• Accountable for understanding, implementing corrective action plans to KPIs of increased complexity.
• Monitor and ensure proper escalation of any material related delivery issues to the cross-functional leaders (Logistics/Supply Chain) that will have an impact on the timely release of the aircraft and discuss the solution/actions.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams (Logistics, Supply Chain, Methods, Plant Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality) to resolve problems concerning delivery and component discrepancies.
• Actively lead and implement the BOE (Bombardier Operational Excellence) system within the area of responsibility in line with Bombardier's strategic vision.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or Business, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in purchasing, customer service, or inventory management role, two (2) of which are in management.
• You must possess excellent leadership skills including strong ambition and desire to succeed, a strong professional ethic and proven planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• You have strong coaching skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• You must be proactive, results-oriented, and strive for continued improvement.
• You have strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments, customers, vendors, and management.
• You have a strong interest in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• You have computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to build governance, reports, and KPIs to support the business unit (including but not limited to, MS Office suite, MS Outlook, SAP (or ERP and EWM systems).
• You have planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting.
• You have strong data analytics skills with the ability to lead and drive complex analysis and provide specific guidance to analysts.
• You have superior verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• You have the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and handle multiple time-sensitive tasks in a demanding global environment.
• You demonstrated ability to be a team player and take initiative, as well as the ability to be decisive.
• You ideally have previous experience with purchasing process improvement and continuous improvement in administrative functions.
• You are bilingual in English / French is an asset.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply. Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities are encouraged to apply. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Bombardier will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job: Leader, Material Logistics

Primary Location: Global 7500/8000

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Shift: Day job

Employee Status: Regular