Technical Material Expeditor

Thales; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP Matching

Holidays & Vacation

Well-Being program

Job summary

Thales in Halifax, NS seeks a Technical Material Expediter to ensure timely availability of materials for customer-facing service delivery and to coordinate alternate sources when the primary supply is unavailable.

This hybrid role involves working with Service Leads, LCMMs, and Supply Chain teams to manage BOM reviews, material reservations, and requisitions while meeting KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Military/Defence contracts or projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interfacing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel expertise required.
• Experience with SAP, MAXIMO or similar ERP systems.
• Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously with attention to detail.
• Experience in procurement, finance, project management or Supply Chain/Warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update material availability schedules for Service Leads.
• Manage material demand, reservations, and BOM reviews for maintenance.
• Set material priority and coordinate with Service Delivery Management.
• Raise requisitions and track delivery dates; communicate impact to team.
• Explore alternative sourcing when primary materials are unavailable.
• Contribute to KPI achievement and participate in root-cause investigations.
• Support in regular team meetings and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Excel

SAP

MAXIMO

ERP systems

Procurement

Supply chain

Defense contract experience

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

MAXIMO

Job description

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
• Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Technical Material Expediter who ensures all customer-facing service delivery work has the required materials. The Technical Material Expediter has the additional task of identifying and coordinating alternate sources of material when the primary source is unavailable.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Generate, communicate and update a Work Period-focused materials availability schedule to each Service Lead
• Corrective Maintenance (unplanned) material prime. Create material demand in the Thales systems, track and update reservations to support work items
• Review Bills-of-Material (BOMs) for Preventative Maintenance Short Work Periods, requesting changes as required from LCMMs
• Set material Priority and elevate to Service Delivery Management when required
• Resolve material requirements that are unavailable for the Work, coordinating with Supply Support Specialists, the Material Demand Planner, and the Service Lead. Investigate and advise on alternative methods of obtaining outstanding material where required
• Raise requisitions for material and equipment required to support maintenance activities
• Track material availability and delivery dates for each service period, and communicate to the service team the impact and dates of each item
• Initiate the materials obsolescence process when required
• Participate in regular team meetings, advising on material status, and recommending remedial action for any potential issues
• Complete assigned tasks within time and cost constraints to meet contracted Key Performance Indicator (KPI) requirements within the program in accordance with Thales policy
• Participate in root-cause investigations for material, as required
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience working with the Military, and/or on a Defence contract or project
• Excellent communication and people skills; adept at interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders
• Strong computer literacy and proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Previous experience working with SAP, MAXIMO or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) an asset
• Strong clerical skills, with high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• Experience working within procurement, finance, project management or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments
• Open minded and able to listen; share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Defence Industry experience an asset
• Knowledge of Material Logistics methods and implementation

Special Position Requirements

Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards.

• 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)

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $70,000-85,000 CAD Annual.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Security and Clearance

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.