Material Demand Planner

Thales Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technology is seeking a Material Demand Planner in Halifax. This role involves managing material orders, interfacing with clients, and ensuring optimal logistics within the company's programs. Candidates should have experience in military or defense projects, with a solid understanding of ERP systems like IBM Maximo and SAP. Exceptional benefits are offered alongside competitive compensation, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified professionals.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Retirement Savings Plans with company contribution

Paid holidays and vacation days

Employee discounts on home and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Military or Defense Contract.
• Experience working with ERP systems like IBM Maximo or SAP.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules, including BOM.

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders and ensure correct placement.
• Oversee material order entry and assist in procurement.
• Participate in team meetings, advising on material status.

Skills

Understanding of maintenance schedules

Proven experience with ERP systems

Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM)

Experience in Supply Chain & Warehousing

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

Job description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, 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. (CAN), Victoria, B.C., (CAN, Halifax, N.S., (CAN), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Material Demand Planner who receives, implements, and monitors status of material orders placed on the Program.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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.

Minimum Qualificatons

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working within the Military or a Defense Contract or project.
• Proven understanding of maintenance schedules, including working with bill of materials (BOM).
• Demonstrated experience working with IBM Maximo, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience working within procurement, or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position, a mix of working from home and on-site (in office, at customer sites, or on board ships alongside in harbour)
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is 55,224.97 - 94,628.98 CAD Annual . The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• 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.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.