Supply Chain Engineer / Supply Chain Engineering Analyst

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Life Insurance

AD&D

Travel Insurance

Well-Being program

RRSP matching

Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Thales Canada Inc. in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer / Supply Chain Engineering Analyst (Project Management) to manage material support requirements, BOMs, and procurement interfaces. The role emphasizes cost optimization, timing, and program alignment.

The candidate will coordinate LCMM/ILS/Procurement activities, handle MRP entitlements, and support maintenance spares and engineering changes in a hybrid work environment across multiple Canadian sites.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Technologist diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, industrial, reliability or naval engineering.
• Five years or more experience conducting Logistics Support Analysis in maintenance and supply support of complex systems or equipment.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Excel.
• Language: English (Essential), French (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate LCMM Team, ILS specialists, Procurement staff, Ship Support, and the Customer as required to implement the required Material Support solutions, as defined by LCMMs.
• Process and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) entitlements for all storerooms. Implement Preventative Maintenance BOMs as received from ILS team/LSAR.
• Lead and participate in department improvement projects and ensure accurate material data and KPIs are reported.
• Coordinate obsolescence replacement/Alternate Part Approval requests and support procurement and technical authorities.
• Support LCMM team in identifying maintenance or spares required for defined Maintenance Work and develop engineering change proposals.
• Provide second-level support to Procurement and Warehouse staff regarding materials sourcing and definition.

Skills

Engineering degree

Logistics Support Analysis experience

Microsoft Excel

English (Essential)

French (Desirable)

MRP knowledge

SAP

Maximo

OmegaPS

DRMIS

Education

Engineering degree or Technologist diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, industrial, reliability or naval engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

OmegaPS

DRMIS

Job description

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Supply Chain Engineer / Supply Chain Engineering Analyst (Project Management)

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn 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.

Ottawa, ON., Halifax, N.S., Victoria, (Mill Bay) B.C. - Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Supply Chain Engineer / Supply Chain Engineering Analyst who will conduct, contribute, assist, and monitor/report the preparation and implementation of material support requirements. These tasks include parts, BOMs, and other items required to execute on material support, which the Engineer / Analyst optimizes for cost, efficiency, program requirements, and timing.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinate LCMM Team, ILS specialists, Procurement staff, Ship Support, and the Customer as required to implement the required Material Support solutions, as defined by LCMMs. Support other team members in implementation and maintenance of their areas of Material Master data. Interfaces with the Customer to ensure correct alignment of Master Data.
• Process and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) entitlements for all storerooms. Implement Preventative Maintenance BOMs as received from ILS team/LSAR. Coordinate materials definition and cataloguing to permit accurate and timely procurement of materials for Service Delivery, with lowest reasonable cost.
• Lead and participate in department improvement projects. Responsible for accurate implementation of material logistics attributes (UoM, weight, certification, serialization, etc.). Report on material delivery metrics and Program KPIs, as defined.
• Coordinate obsolescence replacement/Alternate Part Approval requests, as discovered. Support all other Supply Support team members with escalation requests. Analyze requested spares and spares quantities to support equipment, balancing requests between Customer, Thales Engineering, ILS, Procurement, and Technical Authorities or ship staff.
• Support the LCMM team and Service Delivery in identifying the maintenance or spares required to support defined Maintenance Work. Support Engineering personnel with the development of Engineering Change proposals as they pertain to materials and material management. Support the Program stakeholders by addressing material queries in a timely manner.
• Provide second-level support to Procurement and Warehouse staff regarding materials sourcing and definition. Participate in regular team meetings, advising on material status, and recommending remedial action for any potential issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Engineering degree or Technologist diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, industrial, reliability or naval engineering.
• Five years or more experience conducting Logistics Support Analysis in maintenance and supply support of complex systems or equipment.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Excel.
• Language: English (Essential), French (Desirable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) methods and implementation.
• Previous experience working with application software such as SAP, Maximo, OmegaPS, and DRMIS will be considered an asset.
• Background in naval systems and equipment is desirable.
• Experience supporting an operational military asset.
• Experience developing Integrated Logistics Support Plans, Processes or Procedures.
• Experience identifying and addressing Logistics Support Analysis deficiencies regarding Supply Support.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Physical Environment: Hybrid position – which is a mix of working from home and onsite (in office, at customer site or on-board ships alongside in harbour) .
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel maybe required in support of the ships.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $80,000 to 115,000 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.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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.

Why Join Us?

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.Salary Minimum: 105000Salary Maximum: 105000