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:

In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to plan materials efficiently, develop and enforce spares and asset management processes, source necessary items, maintain optimal inventory levels, and enhance customer service through effective communication and vendor relationships.

Reporting

The Materials Specialist/ Internal Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Spares.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Judgement
• Problem Solving
• Process and Procedure Management
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Time Management

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Directors and Project Managers to ensure timely planning of materials for identified requirements.
• Develop, document, and enforce spares and asset management processes, including but not limited to reporting and tracking in coordination with relevant managers and stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate process gaps and potential risk to the Vice President of Spares.
• Provide recommendations to enhance spares and asset management to support AALI operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders stage spares and assets for maintenance events.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels based on KPIs to support the worldwide fleet.
• Research market conditions for supply chain strategies and best practice the availability of assets or spares to facilitate pre-planned repairs or overhauls.
• Manage project documentation, procurement priorities, and additional assignments from the Vice President of Spares.
• Other duties as assigned.

Procurement of Assets, Spares, and Services:

• Procure assets, spares, and services in a cost and time efficient manner, aligning with the Corporate Delegation of Authority.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing of materials and services.
• Conduct proper search methods within the applicable quantum ERP to update Fair Market Value and procurement history.

Expediting Requirements:

• Build effective working relationships with vendors, AASI expediter and other relevant stakeholders for AALI Projects.
• Provide timely material Reporting to identify critical path parts.
• Proactively communicate with vendors to prevent delivery delays.
• Offer feedback to Procurement Supervisor and Purchasers on vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain related accreditation preferred.
• A strong understanding of aviation parts and materials is an asset.
• Stock replenishment and Spares Management experience are required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, specifically Excel and word.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated active listening skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Planning, organizing, multitasking skills and attention to detail are required.
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment and independently as required.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an Aviation related Role with proven ability to competently perform all job functions.

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.