Materials & Logistics Lead

Moog Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Vacation and personal days

Health benefits

Retirement Savings plan

Job summary

Moog Focal in Halifax, NS is seeking a Materials & Logistics Lead to guide the Materials & Logistics team, ensuring safe operations, accurate inventory, and uninterrupted production support.

You will partner with Production, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance to prioritize material requirements, drive KPI improvements, and lead Lean initiatives across warehousing, shipping, and internal logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, warehousing, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain operations within manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience with ability to develop employees.
• Strong knowledge of material management, inventory control, planning, and production support processes.
• Experience optimizing material flow and driving operational improvements in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and inventory accuracy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Materials & Logistics team with coaching, training, and performance management.
• Oversee material handling, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and internal logistics to support production and customers.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, replenished, and delivered efficiently for schedules.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance to prioritize material requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and variance resolution; monitor KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow and warehousing efficiency.
• Develop standard work, process documents, and visual controls for consistency and compliance.
• Manage resources, scheduling, equipment, and capacity to meet demand while complying with policies.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

5S Kaizen

ISO quality systems

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

SAP

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Materials & Logistics Lead

Reporting To

Supply Chain Manager

Work Schedule

Onsite – Halifax, NS

We are looking for a Material & Logistics Lead to join our team!

Why Moog Focal?

Our Moog Focal culture is unlike any other! Every day, millions of people rely on our products for critical power and control systems. Whether it’s on land, sea, in the air or underwater, our ground-breaking technologies enable the deployment of robots, sensors and machinery in harsh environments around the world. We’re as passionate about our purpose and as true to our principles today as the day we started out. We value the skill and commitment of our employees above all else. For people looking for inspiring, creative, and meaningful work in a warm, respectful, family-like environment, Moog Focal will feel like home.

Our Team

We are a team of experienced supply chain experts who take responsibility for doing our part towards delivering quality products and services on time. We put forth our absolute best effort on a daily basis. We know that we must be exceptional at our jobs in order to provide the service the company needs. We understand the need for continuous improvement in all our activities and we continually look for ways to improve our process. We treat everyone with respect. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We want people to be passionate about their work and we believe that we are more productive when we’re at ease and enjoying ourselves. If you are looking to apply your current experience and to add to your skills through on-the-job training and through mentorship and coaching this is your opportunity. We provide opportunities to build expertise in specialized and critical technical areas. At Focal you are part of a team.

In This Role As a Working Lead, You Will

• Lead and develop the Materials & Logistics team, fostering a safe, accountable, and high-performing work environment through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Oversee all material handling, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and internal logistics activities to ensure uninterrupted support of production and customer requirements.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, replenished, and delivered efficiently to support production schedules and operational priorities.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to prioritize material requirements, resolve issues, and support business objectives.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through effective inventory control practices, cycle counting, transaction management, and variance resolution.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, material availability, productivity, service levels, and operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing material flow, warehouse utilization, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual controls to support consistency, compliance, and best practices.
• Manage departmental resources, including workforce planning, scheduling, equipment, and capacity requirements, to meet operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Who You Are

• A Materials and Logistics Professional, with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics, inventory optimization and operational efficiency.
• An Experienced leader with strong leadership capabilities
• An Initiator and Problem‑Solver who thrives on driving continuous improvements
• A Decision Maker with demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions
• A Communicator and Collaborator with natural influencing and relationship building skills
• A Learner who is passionate about fostering a learning culture, developing oneself and others
• A Team player who can both lead and work alongside their team and who understands that all wins are shared

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, warehousing, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and develop employees.
• Strong knowledge of material management, inventory control, material planning, and production support processes.
• Experience optimizing material flow and driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, inventory transaction management, and inventory accuracy best practices (SAP experience considered an asset).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and improving operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, continuous learning, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working within ISO or other structured quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies is considered an asset.

Want to learn more about Moog? Visit www.moog.com

Focus on You

It is our core belief that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers, partners, shareholders, and communities where we live and work. We embody our Values and live them everyday!

Here are just a few benefits of working with us!

• Your Personal Life is important to us
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid Vacation, personal days and other additional company paid days off
• Your health and wellbeing matter!
  • Competitive Total Pay compensation package, including matching Retirement Savings program and access to complimentary financial advice, company profit sharing plan
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverages available on first day of hire, including sickness/disability coverages
  • Family and Employee assistance program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA & PWA (Healthcare Spending and Personal Wellness accounts)
• Your Career Development and Progression matters! Grow your career with us!
  • We invest in flex assignments, on the job development, self‑directed online courses, mentorship along with other Moog development programs
  • Company Educational Financial and Professional Development support
  • Employee Service Anniversary Recognition program
  • Employee Referral program

We embody a performance culture that empowers and inspires individuals to achieve remarkable things. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.

Please Note: Moog Focal follows Controlled Good Regulations. Candidates must be able to apply for registration which entails being willing to provide consent to a Controlled Goods security assessment either at time of hire or at another time while employed with Moog Focal and be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada.