Technical Material Expeditor (Administrative)

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

In 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. (CAN), Victoria, B.C., (CAN, Halifax, N.S., (CAN), Hybrid

Thales requires a Technical Material Expediter to ensure all customer-facing service delivery work has the required materials.  As  a Technical Material Expediter, you will have the additional task of identifying and coordinating alternate sources of material when the primary source is unavailable.

• 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 3-5 years' experience working within the Military, or on a Defense contract or project.
• Proven experience working with SAP, MAXIMO or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Demonstrated experience working within procurement, finance, project management or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.

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• 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 harbor).
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required, which will include access to government facilities and assets, including naval vessels.

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is 55,224.97 - 94,628.98 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.

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 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.