Material Demand Planner

Thales Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

RRSP matching

Paid holidays

Travel insurance

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking a Material Demand Planner to receive, implement, and monitor material orders for the program. You will interface with customers, coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams, and ensure material demand aligns with program guidelines to meet delivery deadlines.

The role requires 1–3 years in defence contracting, strong communication, and analytical skills. Hybrid work setup with domestic travel may be involved, and NDA/compliance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in Military/Defence contracts or projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of maintenance schedules, BOM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with DRMIS is an asset.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders with the customer.
• Accountable for correct placement of material demand.
• Ensure materials are ordered to Program guidelines, monitoring for cost and delivery.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse staff to identify material demand in quotes.
• Coordinate with the Technical Material Expediter to ensure material arrival by deadlines.
• Oversee material order entry and purchase requisition data entry.
• Create material demands in planning systems and communicate changes to customer.
• Prioritize and track material reservations to support service work.
• Coordinate with DRMIS alignment for orders and invoicing.
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

BOM knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder interfacing

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Location

Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

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.

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Material Demand Planner who receives, implements, and monitors the 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 communicate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.

Total Target Compensation

The target compensation range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $70,000 – $95,000 CAD. This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

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.

We use artificial intelligence‑enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.