Director Planning, Supply and PC&L

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

Position Presentation and Environment

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

Main Mission

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

As PSL Director, you oversee all activities prior to delivery at 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 (MPS / Master Production Schedule) based on VSM needs, optimizing inventory.
   • Lead weekly plant MPS 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 parameterize 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 composition (active vs. dormant inventory).
3. Supplier Performance and Inbound 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 Supply Chain & Quality teams to eradicate recurring issues.
4. Production Management, Logistics, and Transport (PC&L)
   • Manage the lifecycle of manufacturing orders (conversion, launch, shortage tracking, 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).

Desired Profile

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience: More than 10 years of experience in Supply Chain operations.
• Sector: Strong senior management experience in the aerospace industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant supply chain field. 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 transversal and multidisciplinary teams work toward common objectives.
• Strong customer service sense and results orientation.
• Analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to define a strategic vision and drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives.

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

At Airbus, we help you work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.