Lead, Material Management

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth.

L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech.

With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Details

Job Title: Lead, Material Management

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: MLP5

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $88,500 - $138,500 CDN annually

As Lead, material management, you will be responsible for the definition and implementation of logistics strategies to ensure the maintenance of an optimal level of inventory for various programs.

You will implement key performance indicator in material management, act as business representative during the implementation of an inventory planning system and drive continuous improvement of the processes and procedure in order to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations.

A key factor of success to meet our customer’s needs is work closely with several functions within the company (program, engineering, procurement, methods, production and finance) in a multi‑site context.

As Lead, you will support the material management specialists in their daily activities.

Essential Functions

• Seek and analyze available data from various sources, including the history of inventory levels in order to:
  • Repair Forecast by supplier by month, in quantity and value.
    
    
  • Using statistical methods and considering the various inputs from different specialists, generate a detailed long term material forecast.
    
    
  • Identify the need for materials, equipment, tools or other for the company.
    
    
  • Calculate and maintain planning parameters for all parts under your custody (ex.: Min/Max).
    
    
• Rigorously monitor planning parameters in order to avoid shortage and ensure optimal stock turns.
  
  
• Identify, analyze and communicate the optimal method of material rotation.
  
  
• Identify, develop and implement the optimal material flow for an aircraft component from component reception to final destination in collaboration with the supply team.
  
  
• Develop and maintain performance indicators at the materiel management level.
  
  
• Communicate the medium & long term forecast to the organization in various forms and reports:
  • Procurement forecast by supplier by month, in quantity and value.
    
    
  • Repair Forecast by supplier by month, in quantity and value.
    
    
  • Disposal Forecast including sub‑assemblies to be recovered.
    
    
  • Forecasted inventory levels.
    
    
• Participate in the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of a computerized data management system taking into account not only the needs of the organization but also the customers and suppliers.
  
  
• Support material management specialist in the use of our MRP:
  • Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for the supply chain.
    
    
  • Act as a data analyst.
    
    
  • Define the implementation strategy and data mapping.
    
    
  • Performs acceptance testing.
    
    
  • Act as super user and system administrator.
    
    
  • 1st line of support for users.
    
    
  • Writes documentation for user training.
    
    
  • Lead the development and implementation of material management strategies in a multi‑site context.
    
    
  • Drive the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve materiel management.
    
    
  • Lead the development, implementation and communication of materiel management procedures.
    
    

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
  
  
• A minimum of Nine (9) years of relevant material management experience (any other equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered).
  
  
• Master concepts of logistics chain and inventory management processes.
  
  
• Very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
  
  
• Advanced level knowledge for Excel.
  
  
• Knowledge of SAP an asset.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English (oral and written).
  
  
• Analytical, Adaptability, Teamwork, Initiative skills.
  
  
• Customer service oriented.
  
  
• Available to travel (10% of the time).
  
  

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program.
  
  
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.
  
  
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  

EEO Statement

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment.

Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.

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