Planning, Supply and PC&L Director

Airbus Atlantique Canada is a major player in the global aerospace industry. We design and manufacture aerostructure subassemblies as well as pilot and passenger seats. As part of our activities in Canada, we are looking for our future Planning, Supply and PC&L Director.

Position Presentation and Environment

• Job Title: Planning, Supply and PC&L Director
• Hierarchical Reporting: Member of the Airbus Atlantic Canada Management Committee (CODIR)
• Location: Mirabel (YMX), Canada

Main Mission

The Planning, Supply & Logistics (PSL) department is responsible for planning, ordering, procuring, inspecting, and delivering flight and non-flight materials to production lines in accordance with Airbus Atlantic excellence standards and customer quality requirements.

As PSL Director, you supervise all activities upstream of delivery to the point of use (excluding contract management). You guarantee perfect synchronization between physical flows and information systems.

Key Missions and Responsibilities

1. Planning and S&OP

• Build the detailed schedule for each component delivery team (PDP / Master Production Schedule) based on VSM needs, while optimizing inventory.
• Lead weekly plant PDP reviews to analyze load/capacity adequacy and adjust strategic planning.
• Initiate and drive the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process at the plant level.

2. Procurement and Demand Management

• Define the ordering strategy and configure the ERP to ensure business continuity and optimize inventory.
• Ensure the conversion of gross requirements into forecasts, planned orders, and purchase orders.
• Monitor demand and intervene with multidisciplinary teams (MFT) to stabilize the signal transmitted to suppliers.
• Responsible for inventory value (PGS) and its composition (active vs. dormant stock).

3. Supplier Performance and Incoming Quality

• Drive supplier performance in collaboration with Procurement Operations teams (Airbus Atlantic, ACLP & Airbus SAS).
• Supervise incoming quality inspections, non-conformance resolution, and on-site rework.
• Implement structural action plans with the Supply Chain & Quality teams to eradicate recurring problems.

4. Production Management, Logistics, and Transport (PC&L)

• Manage the lifecycle of manufacturing orders (conversion, release, tracking of shortages, closure).
• Operate inbound and outbound transport (road, air, and maritime) as well as internal heavy handling.
• Industrialize logistics distribution and storage at the workshop level; ensure logistics performance with Autonomous Production Units (UAP).

5. Continuous Improvement and Transformation

• Deploy a continuous improvement culture based on Airbus Atlantic standards (AAOS).
• Lead the plant's logistics and Supply Chain transformation (projects, culture, competitiveness) and participate in major company projects (e.g., implementation of the new ERP, reduction of missing parts).

Profile Sought

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience: More than 10 years of experience in Supply Chain operations.
• Sector: Strong experience in senior management within the aerospace industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the supply chain. Master's degree is an asset.
• Languages: Fluent bilingualism (French and English).

Skills and Personal Qualities (Soft Skills):

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to make cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams work toward common objectives.
• Acute customer service sense and results orientation.
• Analytical mind and strong problem-solving capacity.
• Ability to define a strategic vision and drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives.

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.