Material Management Lead

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

The Material Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, control, and flow of materials across the supply chain and manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory, cost, and service levels. This role leads material planning and inventory control activities while collaborating closely with procurement, production, logistics, master data and quality teams to support operational objectives.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Lead material planning, inventory control, and replenishment strategies to meet production and customer requirements.
• Define and maintain enterprise inventory planning strategies, parameters, and policies to ensure reliable material availability while optimizing inventory investment, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and govern standards for material planning parameters (e.g., buffers, lead times, scrap factors, and level loading) to ensure consistency, data integrity, and alignment with business objectives across planning system.
• Analyze demand patterns, supply variability, and material segmentation to set the right inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and risk.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to align material availability with schedules and priorities.
• Monitor and analyze material usage, inventory turns, lead times, and demand forecasts.
• Manage material-related risks, including supply disruptions and obsolescence.
• Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Develop, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimization of material flow, reduction of costs, line-side delivery, and warehouse-to-production integration.
• Prepare and present performance metrics, reports, and forecasts to leadership.
• Lead, coach, and support material planners and inventory champions.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in material management, manufacturing operations, or supply chain planning within an operational environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing sites or production operations
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience in operational excellence, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement is a strong asset
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance production needs and inventory constraints
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, solution-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

• Group insurance program

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)

• Merit or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.