Director Planning, Supply and PC&L

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 Director Planning, Supply and PC&L.

Position Overview and Environment

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

Main Mission

The Planning, Supply & Logistics (PSL) department is responsible for planning, ordering, procuring, 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 upstream of delivery to the point of use (excluding contract management). You ensure 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, while optimizing inventory.
• Facilitate 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 interact with multidisciplinary teams (MFT) to stabilize the signal transmitted to suppliers.
• Responsible for inventory value (PGS) and composition (active vs. dormant stock).

3. Supplier Performance and Inbound Quality

• Drive supplier performance in collaboration with Procurement Operations teams (Airbus Atlantic, ACLP & Airbus SAS).
• Supervise receiving 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, release, shortage tracking, closure).
• Leverage inbound and outbound transport (road, air, and maritime) as well as internal heavy handling.
• Industrialize logistics distribution and warehousing 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., new ERP implementation, missing part reduction).

Candidate Profile

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience: Over 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 drive cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams toward common goals.
• Strong customer service mindset and results orientation.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving ability (problem solving).
• 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.

With approximately 15,000 employees spread across 5 countries and 3 continents, Airbus Atlantic is a global leader in aerostructures, number 1 in pilot seats, and number 2 in the Premium passenger seat market. Airbus Atlantic is positioned at the heart of Airbus's value chain to meet the major challenges of a competitive, sustainable, and pioneering aerospace industry in new technologies.