Material Coordinator

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, 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.

Halifax, N.S., (Wilkinson), (CAN.), Onsite

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Material Coordinator who will be integral in the success of daily operations relating to the movement and management of spares and equipment. Part of the warehouse team within Supply Chain, this position works closely with Procurement, Engineering and the Service Delivery team, in addition to other internal departments; while also liaising with external organizations including suppliers, service providers and the customer.

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

The Material Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the effective and timely execution of logistic activities.  This function shall strive to support an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services required by the project while ensuring compliance with quality and delivery times.

* Shipping and Distribution

o Schedule, action, and monitor shipping requirements with couriers and freight forwarders.

o Ensure accuracy of documentation to include relevant notes and comments to support delivery.

o Track freight, resolve frustrated cargo situations and identify areas of improvement in distribution.

* Inventory and Vendor Management

o Schedule stocktaking activity including cycle counts and special inventories; track and record physical counting, recounting, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies as a result of investigations.

o Support & oversee material returns identifying routing requirements; process, track and report on status as required.

o Track material availability and delivery dates, following up to expedite delivery and resolve issues.

o Monitor vendor invoices for goods receipt reconciliation, take action to resolve discrepancies.

o Monitor stocking levels and master data; initiate changes to support the Supply Chain organization.

o Perform parts consumption analysis to identify required inventory and recommend adjustments.

* Asset Repair and Overhaul

Activity relating to the management of repairable assets, including but not limited to:

o Component repair and overhaul (R&O), monitor repair lines and schedule;

o Track and report on status, expedite availability from repair to maintain stocking levels.

o Processing SOWs, RFIs and RFQs to source and enable supporting repair facilities, including OEMs.

* Asset Calibration

Equipment calibration program, liaising with stakeholders as required:

o Identify and track assets subject to calibration, update status in Thales ERP, customer ERP and service providers database.

o Monitor status and initiate movement to/from calibration ensuring maximum availability of serviceable assets.

o Calibration cycle reporting, identifying status and schedule.

* Asset Tracking

Processing of Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE)and customer owned equipment:

o Track and update asset status in Thales ERP, customer ERP and additional database as required.

o Monitor status and initiate material movements, ensuring traceability.

o Coordinate preventative maintenance cycle for tools, equipment and inventory, ensuring serviceability of assets.

* Perform and support warehousing functions:

o Plan, schedule and perform the issue of material from the warehouse.

o Ensure accuracy of material transactions and demands to support repair and maintenance activity.

o Perform transactions in Department of National Defence (DND) Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) and Thales ERP system to update material movement and status.

* Prepare and generate reports; maintain registers and support KPIs in coordination with the Warehouse Manager.

* Liaise with internal and customer representatives in addition to external organizations while supporting a collaborative environment and maintaining effective results driven communication.

* Work proactively with the Warehouse & Supply Chain teams to enhance performance of the Function.

* Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiates, attend meetings.

* Become knowledgeable about company policies/procedures and continually monitor day-to-day activities for compliance.

* Support activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements.

* Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

* Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment,

* Experience working within Procurement and/or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.

* Working knowledge of purchasing, warehousing and distribution processes and systems.

* Previous experience in the use of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

* Strong computer literacy, proficient in MS Office Suite

* Open minded and able to listen and share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation.

* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

* Adept at problem solving; maintaining attention to detail while working autonomously.

* Excellent communication and people skills, adept at interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders.

* Experience and ability to understand contract terms & conditions; and

* Bilingual: English/ French an asset.

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree, Trade Certification and/or equivalent experience.

* Defense Industry experience an asset.

* Familiarity with, and in the use of, the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).

* Knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Canadian Export and Import Permits Act, experience with export control and permit application process.

Special Position Requirements

-   Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00.

-   Physical Environment: Warehouse

-   Travel: Please select this box if this position will require domestic and/or international travel to perform the essential functions of the position.  If checked, please indicate the frequency or percentage of travel.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $55,000 to 75,000 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.

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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.

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.