Supply Chain Analyst

IMP Aerospace and Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

3 paid personal days and 12 statutory/

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Materiel Database Administrator in Canada. The role focuses on ensuring data integrity in the JD Edwards material database, supporting audits, and maintaining accurate Item Masters and inventory records.

Collaboration with planners, buyers, and engineers is essential to meet production needs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (college degree preferred), strong organizational and analytical skills, experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards,

Qualifications

• Minimum High School completion with suitable work experience.
• Preference will be given to those with a college diploma or undergraduate degree.
• Familiarity with AS 9100 quality environments is an asset.
• Incumbents must be able to pass PWGSC and Transport Canada security clearances.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian CGP, ITAR and Canadian government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure input of accurate data into the JD Edwards material database as per IAW, SPPs, ADs, QSPs and Work Instructions.
• Support audits and analyses of the inventory database.
• Correct and update the database to maintain accuracy and consistency of records.
• Categorize parts for inventory monitoring purposes.
• Maintain Item Masters, Item Branch shelf life, CGP, and MSDS data requirements.
• Collaborate with Planners, Buyers, Materiel Coordinators, and Engineers to build and maintain Item Master data and cross references.
• Ensure new Item Branches are built in the correct Branch Plant per contract and schedule requirements.
• Complete inventory transactions including PO reversals, reversing issues, and transfers.
• Generate and act on reports (Referral, Shortage, Materiel).
• Minimize shortages to protect production schedules.
• Update Work Order Line Types for new Item Branches.
• Identify and resolve inventory control issues proactively.
• Read, understand and improve inventory-related procedures and directives.
• Recommend ways to reduce inventory holdings.
• Participate in meetings and support cross-departmental collaboration.
• Stay current on common user applications for aircraft supply.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

College diploma / Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Access

JD Edwards

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

The Materiel Database Administrator is responsible for performing critical data management functions to ensure the accuracy/reliability and integrity of the JD Edwards material database.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure the input of accurate data into the JDE computer system as per IAW, SPPs, ADs, QSPs and Work Instructions.
• Support efforts, including but not limited to performing audits and other forms of analysis of the inventory database.
• Correct &/or update the database to maintain accurate and consistent records.
• Categorize parts for inventory monitoring purposes.
• Modify and maintain Item Masters and Item Branch shelf life, Controlled Goods, and MSDS requirements/data.
• Work effectively and efficiently with Planners, Buyers, Materiel Coordinators, Engineers to build and maintain Item Master, Item Branches, and Cross References iaw SPPs, ADs, QSPs, Work Instructions and approved technical documents.
• Ensure new Item Branches are built in the correct Branch Plant based on contractual and schedule requirements.
• Complete inventory transactions, including but not limited to purchase order reversal transactions, reversing issues, transferring inventory.
• Generate and action reports, including but not limited to the Referral Report, Shortage Reports, and Materiel Reports.
• Minimize materiel shortages to ensure production schedule is not negatively impacted.
• Update Work Order Line Types upon building new Item Branches for work order requirements.
• Take a proactive approach to identify and resolve inventory control issues before they occur.
• Read, understand, comply with, and suggest improvements for all inventory-related company procedures and directives.
• Recommend and implement ways to reduce inventory holdings.
• Actively participate to identify areas of opportunity, as well as barriers for effective performance.
• Report discrepancies in information to mitigate or minimize disruptions in the supply chain and ensure airworthiness is maintained.
• Participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as required.
• Remain current on common user application software in support of aircraft supply.
• Provide oral and written reports and correspondence as required, internal and external.
• Carry out special assignments as required.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum High School completion with suitable work experience. However, preference will be given to those candidates who possess a college diploma or undergraduate degree.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are required.
• Review and become familiar with Annex C of the Maintenance Process Manual.
• The ideal candidate will have 3 5 years experience in the aerospace supply/logistics or Production Planning field.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite of applications particularly Excel & Access
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. JD Edwards, SAP, PeopleSoft etc).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to meet objectives working with colleagues.
• Familiarity with the Aerospace industry inventory/logistics environment and its major challenges is an asset.
• Familiarity with AS 9100 quality environments is an asset.
• Incumbents must be able to pass and maintain Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and Transport Canada security clearances.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.