Warehouse Manager (Information Technology)

Location: Victoria - 905 Ellery, 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.

Malahat Nation, B.C., (CAN), Onsite

Thales requires a Warehouse Manager to be responsible and accountable for the daily operation of the warehouse as well as the effective and timely execution of logistics activities.  In this role, you will be responsible for a team of Warehouse Operators and Warehouse Coordinators to support the AJISS program.  As the Warehouse Manager, you manage and coordinate the team to provide an uninterrupted flow of materials required by the business. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the customer to resolve issues and support material availability for the AJISS program.

• Responsible for all domains of the Warehouse including daily warehouse operations: receiving, storing and distributing of inventory.
• Conducting freight management - inward/outward to ensure IncoTerms are monitored, customs requirements are adhered to and dangerous goods are processed in accordance to industry standards. Maintaining the warehouse facility and material handling equipment to approved standards. Engage with Stakeholders to ensure operational priorities are fulfilled by the materials management function.
• Responsible for all Warehouse policies and procedures with collaboration from stakeholders for operational improvement. Develop and implement a program of continuous improvement in line with supply chain processes.
• Providing inventory control and asset security with cycle counts and reporting.  Prepare and generate reports, maintain registers and support KPIs in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager and/ or stakeholders.
• Responsible for leading and supervising direct reports including annual objectives and reviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular team meetings with Warehouse department. Manager or committee representative of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, including the support of all regular inspections. Ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements.

People & Development

• Perform the recruitment, induction, and training of staff.
• Provide feedback on employee performance.
• Set and monitor performance objectives for direct reports.
• Operational team management with the allocation of staff shifts, holiday coverage and absences.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment.
• Demonstrated experience working within Procurement and/or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments.
• Proven experience in the use of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Strong computer literacy, proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, warehousing and distribution processes and systems.

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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.