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Position Summary: Reporting to the Supervisor, Work Material Planning (WMP), the Material Planner is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position's activities. The Material Planner will also problem-solve and escalate any issues related to part shortages. The Material Planner is part of an MFT in situ at the station.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU
- Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer
- Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan)
- Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL)
- Mitigation solution for over-issues : remove from stock , specific request to 3PL, cannibalize, input requirement for new one, rework etc...
- General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required
- Coordinate FOT completion and be responsible for 'green' status
- Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow
- Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity;
- Participate in daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operations
- Support implementation of procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system;
- Actively identify opportunities and support / participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S;
- Support effective communication between Business Units;
- Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:
Education:
- Diploma in any Material Management, Aerospace or Operations Management-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and supply management.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
- General knowledge of material and equipment used in the aviation industry;
- Demonstrated knowledge of shop floor safety and OSHA regulations;
- Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and provide solutions;
- Knowledge of and ability to use and apply LEAN knowledge and techniques;
- Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP, Excel and Access advanced user);
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
- Able to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP, Excel and Access advance user)
Travel Required:
- Periods of frequent International travel
Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:
- Support the WMP Supervisor in the implementation, management, and monitoring of Material Management Work Processes;
Nature of Contacts:
Involved communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties
Physical Requirements:
- Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
- Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
- Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
- Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
- Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
- Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
- Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor.
- Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
- Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
- Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
- Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
- Space Limitations: Working on jigs at fuselage at a height of 15 feet.
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