Material Planner

L3Harris; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Mirabel, QC is seeking a Material Planner to oversee procurement activities and ensure optimal inventory levels. Responsibilities include resolving material issues, supporting operations, and ensuring data quality in a multi-site environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, along with 3-5 years of experience in material management and a strong grasp of logistics and inventory processes. The role offers a salary between $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant material management experience.
• Proficiency in logistics and inventory management.
• Good analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill in material requirements and suggest strategies.
• Participate in the resolution of material issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain data quality.
• Support performance indicator development.

Skills

Logistics chain concepts knowledge

Inventory management

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Title: Material Planner

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: MLP3

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually

The Material Planner is responsible for procurement activities for customer parts and for supporting and suggesting strategies for repair line operations across different sites while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The role includes processing purchase requests, performing inventory transfers, analyzing historical transactions to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, and actively participating to achieve department objectives and meet quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Fill in material requirements and suggest strategies for the operations of the inventory provided by the customer in a multi‑site context;
• Participate actively in the resolution of material issues;
• Provide material management support to all the sites and the store;
• Ensures the quality of inventory data (e.g. validity, accuracy, inventory locations, erroneous transactions);
• Support the operation of computerized data systems and suggest strategies according to the needs of the organization;
• Rigorously monitor inventory levels;
• Identify, analyze and communicate the optimal method of material rotation;
• Identify and support obsolete inventory management;
• Analyze material forecast;
• Communicate within and outside the organization with different departments and other supply chain actors;
• Participate in the development, implementation and communication of materiel management procedure and governance rules; Support development and updates of performance indicators at the materiel management level;
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve materiel management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or equivalent;
• Three to five (3‑5) years of relevant material management experience (any other equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered);
• Good knowledge of logistics chain concepts and processes and inventory management;
• Knowledge of SAP an asset;
• Very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
• Teamwork, Initiative, Flexibility, Stress Management, Customer oriented;
• Advanced level knowledge for Excel;
• Good analytical skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Any applicant will be considered without regard to the following protected characteristics: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible to individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace and provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment and enforces registration with the Controlled Goods Program, Reliability status, and security clearance requirements.