Director, Materials & LogisticsAvmax Careers - Canada • Calgary, AB, Canada

Director, Materials & Logistics

Avmax Careers - Canada • Calgary, AB, Canada

9 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type : Full-time Permanent

Location : Calgary, AB

Division / Department : Spares

Available vacancies : 1

About Avmax :

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include : Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities : Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role : Reporting

The Director, Materials & Logistics reports directly to the Vice President of Spares.

Core Competencies

Communication
Problem Solving
Strategic Mindset
Professionalism
Interpersonal Skills
Judgment
Decision Making Skills
Analytical skills

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of the annual Spares Warehouse budget and monitor performance against approved targets.

Collaborate with management to develop, streamline, and implement materials management Standard Operating Procedures across all Canadian divisions.

Responsible for the physical inventory across Canadian facilities, including warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations at the Spares Warehouse and YYC MRO Store department.

Responsible for inventory accuracy, availability, carrying costs optimization, and appropriate management of depreciation and obsolescence.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize material recertification process, including UDP program.

Responsible for overseeing ERP-related material tracking practices, including SOPs, data accuracy, and data integrity.

Develop, oversee, and communicate objectives and initiatives pertaining to materials departments.

Oversee logistics planning, cost estimates, and execution for capital projects and remote inventory locations, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Participate in the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals, policies, and procedures with internal stakeholders that interface with the materials departments.

Provide leadership oversight for receiving, handling storage, and distribution of materials at the Spares Warehouse.

Develop and implement strategies to optimize short- and long-term storage across company divisions, minimizing loss, damage, and inefficiencies.

Lead and develop direct reports through effective delegation, coaching, performance management, and progressive discipline.

Identify risks related to Avmax's supply chain, internal auditing, customer needs, and external environment, developing and implementing risk-treating policies and procedures.

Negotiate and manage contracts with current and new freight forward vendors i.e., FEDEX.

Serve as operational and technical resource to materials management in the communication and resolution of related issues.

Ensure compliance with related internal policies and general procedures, including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Health and Safety.

Ensure all materials within Avmax Canadian locations are optimized for sale, maintenance, repairs, or other needs as required.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in materials management, warehousing, logistics, purchasing / sales or a combination of related experience and a degree or diploma in a related program(s).

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and manage teams effectively.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Sound team leader skills with the ability to guide and lead employees through daily tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management tools.

Experience

5+ years of experience in a material management or logistics leadership role.

Aviation experience is considered an asset.

Our recruitment commitments :

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.

Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.

Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.

In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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