Technical Material Expeditor
Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Operations Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing
Location:
Mill Bay - Squl’ew', Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
Technical Material Expediter
Mill Bay, BC
- Hybrid
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Position Summary
We have a current vacancy for a Technical Material Expediter who ensures all customer-facing service delivery work has the required materials. The Technical Material Expediter has the additional task of identifying and coordinating alternate sources of material when the primary source is unavailable.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Generate, communicate and update a Work Period-focused materials availability schedule to each Service Lead;
Corrective Maintenance (unplanned) material prime. Create material demand in the Thales systems, track and update reservations to support work items;
Review Bills-of-Material (BOMs) for Preventative Maintenance Short Work Periods, requesting changes as required from LCMMs;
Set material Priority and escalate to Service Delivery Management when required;
Resolve material requirements that are unavailable for the Work, coordinating with Supply Support Specialists, the Material Demand Planner, and the Service Lead. Investigate and advise on alternative methods of obtaining outstanding material where required.
Raise requisitions for material and equipment required to support maintenance activities;
Track material availability and delivery dates for each service period, and communicate to the service team the impact and dates of each item;
Initiate of the materials obsolescence process when required;
Participate in regular team meetings, advising on material status, and recommending remedial action for any potential issues;
Complete assigned tasks within time and cost constraints to meet contracted Key Performance Indicator (KPI) requirements within the program in accordance with Thales policy;
Participate in root-cause investigations for material, as required;
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 3 years’ experience working with the Military, and/or on a Defence contract or project;
Excellent communication and people skills; adept at interfacing between multiple internal/external stakeholders;
Strong computer literacy and proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel;
Previous experience working with SAP, MAXIMO or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
Experience with the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) an asset;
Strong clerical skills, with high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously;
Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities;
Experience working within procurement, finance, project management or Supply Chain & Warehousing environments;
Open minded and able to listen; share ideas while bringing added value / capturing innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
Defence Industry experience an asset
Knowledge of Material Logistics methods and implementation;
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards.
Schedule:
40 hours per week
Physical Environment:
Hybrid position, a mix of working from home and on-site (in office, at customer sites, or on board ships alongside in harbour)
The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual…
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