Warehouse Lead

Location : Mill Bay - Squl’ew', Canada

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for 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

• Receiving :
• Verification and inspection of incoming material and documentation, process goods receipts.
• Responsible for non-conformance management of incoming (& in stock) material.
• General oversight of the warehouse dock and incoming freight activity.
• Shipping :
• Prepare domestic, US & international outgoing freight IAW packaging specifications.
• Complete documentation and labelling while complying with customs & export requirements.
• 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 :
• Initiate and action outbound deliveries for inventory picking and kitting.
• Process requests for spares, issue, pick package & move material; distribute parts for customer delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of material demand, ship to location and relevant detail on delivery documents.
• Locate and store inventory in designated & approved storage areas IAW hazardous goods and other applicable statutory regulations.
• 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 :
• Monitor stocking levels and material master data, direct and administer changes and updates.
• Initiate action to generate demand, create purchase requisitions; direct and manage progress with stakeholders.
• Track material availability and delivery dates, following up to expedite delivery and resolve problems in the supply chain.
• Perform parts consumption analysis to identify required inventory and recommend stocking level adjustments.
• Monitor inventory subject to shelf life; coordinate action to manage expiry dates and disposition.
• 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 :
• 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.
• Repairable equipment and special tools / test equipment.
• Maintain equipment calibration program liaising with relevant stakeholders, track and report on status.
• Team and Warehouse Process Development :
• Lead and train warehouse staff on process execution, safety policy and equipment operation; assign tasks.
• Initiate, support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members; liaise with internal and customer representatives in addition to external organizations while supporting a collaborative environment.
• Work proactively with the warehouse team to enhance performance of the Functions.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Special Position Requirements

Schedule : Core Business Hours Monday-Friday, 07 : 30-16 : 00.

Physical Environment : Warehouse.

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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 60,000.00 - 80,000 CDN Annual . This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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.

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.

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