Supply Chain Engineering Manager

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 serves as the Resource Manager for the Supply Chain Engineering team.

As Supply Chain Engineering Manager, you are responsible and accountable to the Director, Supply Chain for material definition and supply chain solutions in support of TCDS programs. You are also responsible for creation and maintenance of materiel data and the Material Master, and 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

• Provides appropriate resources to deliver bids, projects and products
• Plans the team's workload in the short, medium and long term
• Develops team skills to support bids, projects and products
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career management and succession planning for the team
• Coaches, mentors and develops the team
• Leads the team to meet company expectations for productivity, chargeability, quality, continuous improvement and accomplishment of objectives
• Ensures that company policies and procedures are followed, including timesheets, time off, and travel

2. As Head of Discipline

• Responsible for the establishment, standardization and evolution of processes, procedures and tooling for the discipline and sub-disciplines
• Ensures that the discipline and sub-discipline processes, procedures and tooling meet the current and future needs of the bids, projects and products
• Responsible for development of lessons learned and the sharing of knowledge and experience across the discipline and sub-disciplines
• Responsible for bid, project and product estimates for the discipline and sub-disciplines as appropriate

3. As Supply Chain Engineering Manager

• Translates engineering requirements into actionable items that can be procured (material parts, BOMs, jobs, STTE, pack up kits, asset management). Updates material and BOM data when new information is discovered in the field
• Coordinates New Product Introduction releases from engineering teams, ensuring other Supply Chain teams have seamless execution on new parts and services
• Owns cataloguing and Material Masters within Thales ERP systems and provides cataloguing interface to DND and directs materials creation within Thales systems
• Coordinates Supply Chain IDE support for material data interfaces and maintenance (e.g. MAXIMO MMIS setup). Service Delivery materials data prime for IDE
• Responsible for material data alignment between the Customer and TCDS MRP systems
• Develops reports and metrics as requested; participates in KPI3 metric on AJISS program
• Working with LCMM and ILS teams, implements MRP levels for all programs, either with the Customer's or internal Thales MRP systems

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience

1. University degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Purchasing or possesses equivalent relevant experience in a similar field
2. 3–5 years of experience or strong foundational knowledge working in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management or Procurement
3. Experience and a thorough understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement activities, acquired through first-hand, practical work experience
4. Adept with Microsoft Office suite
5. Previous knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Key Competencies

1. Team player with strong interpersonal skills who fosters collaborative work within the team and with stakeholders
2. Able to tackle complex problems and make data-driven decisions
3. Manages resources to meet cost, schedule and quality commitments
4. Able to make decisions in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) environment
5. Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
6. Strong business acumen and focused on bringing value to customers
7. Rigorous, organized and detail-oriented
8. Proven leader with a track record of developing and growing teams
9. Willing to engage and develop team members
10. Able to clearly determine and communicate status
11. Able 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

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. Accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.

Security and Clearance

This position requires access to information and/or technology 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). Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.