Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Spares/Warehouse

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.

Reporting

The Senior Materials Manager reports 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

• Assist in determining the annual budget of the Spares Warehouse.
• Collaborate with management to develop, streamline, and implement materials management Standard Operating Procedures across all Canadian divisions.
• Responsible for the physical inventory at all Canadian facilities. Directly responsible for warehousing, distribution, and logistics at the Spares Warehouse.
  • Responsible for inventory accuracy, availability, carrying costs and depreciation.
  • Develop and implement inventory management processes, including but not limited to TX (time expired) processes.
  • Collaborate with other departments to optimize the recertification process, including UDP program.
• Responsible for material tracking practices related to the ERP system, including Standard Operating Procedures, data accuracy, and data relevance.
• Develop, oversee, and communicate objectives and initiatives pertaining to materials departments.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, logistics plans, and continuous improvement initiatives for capital projects and remote inventory.
• Participate in the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals, policies, and procedures with internal stakeholders that interface with the materials departments.
• Oversee the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of materials and supplies at the Spares Warehouse.
• Develop strategies and policies to optimize short and long-term storage across company divisions, preventing loss and damage.
• Provide strategic directions to all direct reports within the Spares Warehouse department.
• Supervise all Spares Warehouse staff, including delegation, coaching, and mentoring, performance evaluation and progressive discipline.
  • Identify risks related to Avmax's supply chain, internal auditing, customer needs, and external environment, developing and implementing risk mitigation policies and procedures.
  • Negotiate 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 tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in sales, warehouse and/or purchasing, or a combination of related experience and a degree or diploma in a related program(s).
• Work and communicate effectively within a team environment to accomplish team goals.
• Demonstrate sound analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Sound team leader skills with the ability to guide and lead employees through daily tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Sound knowledge of ERP software.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a material management.
• Aviation and/or Sales/Purchasing 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 qualified Aboriginal Canadians, 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.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.