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Material Planner

Irving Shipbuilding - 33 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 10 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for actioning material planning and inventory activities to ensure the efficient flow of materials throughout the supply chain and to ensure material availability within the supply chain. This role involves developing and implementing short-term strategic initiatives, collaborating with functional teams, as well as optimizing inventory levels to meet production schedules and customer demand.
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Resolution of Routine materials issues
    • Evaluation of multiple variables to determine root cause(s) and course of action
    • Determination of action for long lead, high budget impact items;
  • Aggregation of demand requirements and assignment of supply priority
    • Representation of Materials team at department level daily/weekly/monthly meetings reporting on material performance
  • Material Planning strategic initiatives
    • Support the execution of material planning strategic improvement projects on time and on budget.
    • Support other departments such as procurement, production, planning, inbound and in-yard logistics, and other functions to deliver on zero lates and zero defects;
  • Routine report generation designed to proactively identify, and resolve, issues independently
    • Develops key performance indicators and utilizes the data to enhance team performance;
    • Ensures data integrity is maintained in all systems;
    • Leadership responsibility for scheduled and ad hoc reporting within team;
    • Plans for complex reporting requests; prepares information sharing presentations for executive level meetings.
    • Forward-looking capacity analysis for Materials

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required
    • Post Secondary Degree in business administration, engineering, or related disciplines preferred
    • 0-2+ years of relevant experience
  • Technical Skills - required skills to apply knowledge
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Data Analytics
    • Business Systems
  • Social Process Skills - required skills for effective working relationships
  • Decision-making capability
  • Professional Communication
  • Relationship Building

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

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