Warehouse Lead
at Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Job Description

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.

Malahat, Mill Bay B.C, (CAN.), Onsite

Position Summary
Thales requires a Warehouse Lead who will be integral in the success of daily operations relating to the timely and efficient flow of material and equipment through the warehouse. Manual and automated functions include but will not be limited to the processing of receipts, shipping requirements, inventory control related tasks and material routing functions to/from the warehouse in support of operations.
As a member of the warehouse team within the Supply Chain organization, you will direct and actively participate in daily warehouse operations while working closely with internal departments including Procurement, Service Delivery, Quality, Engineering and additional Supply Chain teams while also liaising with external organizations including the customer.
Key Areas of Responsibility 
The Warehouse Lead will be responsible to oversee the daily operations within the warehouse, ensuring the effective and timely execution of logistic activities including receipt, storage and dispatch of material.  This function coordinates the activity of the warehouse team to support an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services while ensuring compliance to Quality & Safety policy.
Supervise, direct, coordinate and actively participate in daily warehousing functions:
•    Receiving:
o    Verification and inspection of incoming material and documentation, process goods receipts.
o    Responsible for non-conformance management of incoming (& in stock) material.
o    General oversight of the warehouse dock and incoming freight activity.
•    Shipping:
o    Prepare domestic, US & international outgoing freight IAW packaging specifications.
o    Complete documentation and labelling while complying with customs & export requirements.
o    Action and schedule shipping requirements with couriers and freight forwarders; track freight, resolve frustrated cargo situations and identify areas of improvement in distribution.
•    Material Picking, kitting issue and storage:
o    Initiate and action outbound deliveries for inventory picking and kitting.
o    Process requests for spares, issue, pick package & move material; distribute parts for customer delivery.
o    Ensure accuracy of material demand, ship to location and relevant detail on delivery documents.
o    Locate and store inventory in designated & approved storage areas IAW hazardous goods and other applicable statutory regulations.
o    Process returned material (not required, repairable, damaged, rejected or scrap); identify routing requirements and ensure accuracy of documentation to support asset traceability; track and report on status.
•    Inventory Management:
o    Monitor stocking levels and material master data, direct and administer changes and updates.
o    Initiate action to generate demand, create purchase requisitions; direct and manage progress with stakeholders.
o    Track material availability and delivery dates, following up to expedite delivery and resolve problems in the supply chain.
o    Perform parts consumption analysis to identify required inventory and recommend stocking level adjustments.
o    Monitor inventory subject to shelf life; coordinate action to manage expiry dates and disposition.
o    Schedule, lead and execute stocktaking activity including cycle counts and special inventories; track and record physical counting, recounting, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies as a result of investigations.
•    Oversee the management and movement of Material Assets, including but not limited to: 
o    Component repair and overhaul (R&O) activity; monitor repair lines and schedule, track and report on status, expedite availability from repair to maintain stocking levels.
o    Repairable equipment and special tools/test equipment.
o    Maintain equipment calibration program liaising with relevant stakeholders, track and report on status.
•    Team and Warehouse Process Development:
o    Lead and train warehouse staff on process execution, safety policy and equipment operation; assign tasks.
o    Initiate, support and participate in continuous improvement initiates to enhance warehouse operations.
o    Communicate effectively with team members; liaise with internal and customer representatives in addition to external organizations while supporting a collaborative environment.
o    Work proactively with the warehouse team to enhance performance of the Function.
•    Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the Thales ERP system and/or customer material management system to update material activity, movement and status.
•    Prepare reports related to productivity, inventory and safety; support KPIs in coordination with the Warehouse Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

•    Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment.
•    Experience working within Supply Chain/Procurement & Warehousing environments.
•    Working knowledge of warehousing, purchasing, distribution processes and systems.
•    Previous experience in the use of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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Preferred Qualifications

•    Bachelor's Degree, Trade Certification and/or equivalent experience.
•    Defense Industry experience an asset.
•    Familiarity with, and in the use of, the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
•    Knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Canadian Export and Import Permits Act, experience with export control and permit application process.

Special Position Requirements

 Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00.
 Physical Environment: Warehouse.

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 the following:
* 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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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 56,340.75 - 93,901.25 CAD Annual

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

• 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.

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. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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.