Material Demand Planner

Thales Microwave & Imaging Sub-Systems; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Material Demand Planner to manage material orders and ensure optimal cost and delivery. The role involves coordinating with procurement and warehouse teams, creating material demands, and participating in team meetings. Ideal candidates have experience in defense contracts and familiarity with ERP systems like IBM Maximo or SAP.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid holidays and sick leave

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Military or Defense projects.
• Experience with procurement and supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Interface for material orders with the customer.
• Create material demands in Thales material planning systems.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on material status.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Material Planning

Education

Experience in Defense Contract

Tools

IBM Maximo

SAP

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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 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.

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.
  
  

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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.

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