Material Demand Planner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Demand Planner, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of materials. This hybrid position allows for a blend of remote and on-site work, supporting vital projects for defense and security. With a focus on collaboration, you'll interface with various teams, manage material orders, and contribute to the success of the Canadian Armed Forces. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Employee Discounts

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Military or Defense projects.
• Understanding of maintenance schedules and BOM.

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders and ensure optimal cost and delivery.
• Create material demands and communicate changes to customers.

Skills

Material Demand Planning

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

ERP Systems

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.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live in 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Locations: 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 the status of material orders placed on the Program.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Interface for material orders with the customer. Accountable for correct placement of material demand. Ensure materials are ordered according to Program guidelines, monitoring for optimal cost and delivery time. Escalate material issues to the Supply Support Analysts.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 Qualifications

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

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

Special Position Requirements

1. Schedule: 40 hours per week
2. 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)
3. Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required, including access to government facilities and assets, such as naval vessels

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is CAD 55,224.97 - 94,628.98 annually. The company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances.

What We Offer

• Extensive benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits.

Why Join Us?

Learn more about working at Thales here.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Thales values diversity and inclusivity. We provide accommodations throughout the interview process and treat all information confidentially. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to advise upon invitation for an interview. All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to controlled hardware, software, or technical information under applicable regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian NATO Secret clearance eligibility.