Technical Material Expeditor

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

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Technical Material Expediter

Halifax, NS- Hybrid

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 escalate 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 of 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;

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

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)

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.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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.

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Hybrid

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.