Location: Ottawa 1 Chrysalis, Canada

Position Summary

Thales Canada Defence & Security (TCDS) has a vacancy for a Supply Chain Engineering Manager. The Manager is the Head of Discipline (HoD) responsible for Supply Chain Engineering across the organization and acts as the Resource Manager for the Supply Chain Engineering team.

As Supply Chain Engineering Manager, you will be responsible and accountable to the Director, Supply Chain for material definition and supply chain solutions in support of TCDS programs. You will also be responsible for creation and maintenance of material data and the Material Master, and you will interface with the Customer, TCDS Engineering, Build Program, ILS, and LCMM teams to obtain accurate material implementation data.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. As Resource Manager

Provide appropriate resources to deliver bids, projects and products
Plan the team's workload in the short, medium and long term
Develop team skills to support bids, projects and products
Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career management and succession planning for the team
Coach, mentor and develop the team
Lead the team to meet company expectations for productivity, chargeability, quality, continuous improvement and accomplishment of objectives
Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, including timesheets, time off, and travel

2. As Head of Discipline

Establish, standardize and evolve processes, procedures and tooling for the discipline and sub-disciplines
Ensure that discipline processes, procedures and tooling meet current and future needs of bids, projects and products
Develop lessons learned and share knowledge and experience across the discipline and sub-disciplines
Provide bid, project and product estimates for the discipline and sub-disciplines as appropriate

3. As Supply Chain Engineering Manager

Translate engineering requirements into actionable items that can be procured (material parts, BOMs, jobs, STTE, pack up kits, asset management) and update material and BOM data when new information is discovered in the field
Coordinate New Product Introduction releases from engineering teams to ensure seamless execution on new parts and services by other Supply Chain teams
Own cataloguing and Material Masters within Thales ERP systems and provide cataloguing interface to DND, directing materials creation within Thales systems
Coordinate Supply Chain IDE support for material data interfaces and maintenance (e.g. MAXIMO MMIS setup); service delivery materials data prime for IDE
Ensure material data alignment between the Customer and TCDS MRP systems
Develop reports and metrics as requested and participate in KPI3 metric on AJISS program
Work with LCMM and ILS teams to implement MRP levels for all programs, either with the Customer's or internal Thales MRP systems

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

University degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Purchasing or equivalent relevant experience
3-5 years of experience or strong foundational knowledge working in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management or Procurement
Experience and a thorough understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement activities through first-hand, practical work experience
Adept with Microsoft Office suite
Previous knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Key Competencies

Team player with strong interpersonal skills who fosters collaborative work within the team and with external stakeholders
Ability to tackle complex problems and make data-driven decisions
Manage resources to meet cost, schedule and quality commitments
Ability to make decisions in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment
Dedication to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Strong business acumen and dedication to bringing value to customers
Rigorous, organized and detail-oriented
Leadership experience with a proven track record of developing and growing teams
Willingness to engage and develop the team
Ability to clearly determine and communicate status
Ability to prioritize the use of resources

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with new product introduction and PLM systems
Experience with LSARs and LSAR life-cycle analysis systems
Experience with MMIS / CMMS maintenance systems
Experience working with or as part of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the Department of National Defence (DND)
Written and verbal communication in French
Experience managing teams of staff with varied skillsets and experience

Special Position Requirements

Travel: Twice per year, within Canada.

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 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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Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $110,000 to 140,000 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.

AI

We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the items listed above.

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.

Supply Chain Engineering Manager