Material Demand Planner

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

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Material Demand Planner in Halifax, NS, hybrid work arrangement. The role involves receiving, implementing, and monitoring material order status on the program, interfacing with customers to place material demand, and coordinating with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

You will work with DRMIS and ERP systems, support KPI reporting, and participate in regular team meetings to address material status and issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the Military or Defence Contract or project.
• Excellent communication and people skills, interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance schedules, BOMs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Experience with DRMIS is an asset.
• Previous experience with ERP systems like SAP or Maximo.
• Experience in procurement or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.
• Open minded and able to listen and add value.

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders with the customer and ensure correct placement of material demand.
• Ensure materials are ordered per program guidelines with cost and delivery in mind.
• Escalate material issues to the Supply Support Analysts.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse to identify material demand in vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with the Technical Material Expediter to meet deadlines.
• Oversee material order entry and purchase requisition data entry.
• Create material demands in Thales planning systems and communicate changes to the customer.
• Prioritize and track material reservations to support service work.
• Coordinate with DRMIS to align with ERP for orders and invoicing.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on material status and KPI requirements.
• Contribute to root-cause investigations for material issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Military/Defence experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

BOM knowledge

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

DRMIS experience

ERP experience

Procurement experience

Supply Chain

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

Job description

Material Demand Planner

Halifax, NS- Hybrid

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 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;

• Other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;

• 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;

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously;

• Experience working within procurement, or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments; and

• 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

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $70,000 - $95,00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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.

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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.

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.