CP140 OWSS Material Field Service Liaison - Jobs in Greenwood, NS

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Job Title: CP140 OWSS Material Field Service LiaisonJob Posting #: 5659Department: MaterialDepartment #: 2615Reports To: CP-140 OWSS Procurement & Supply ManagerDate Posted: April 29, 2021Location: GreenwoodClose Date: May 15, 2021Position Type: PermanentPosition Overview:The Material Field Service Liaison is a primary member of an integrated team working with various DND and IMP personnel ensuring that associated activities are undertaken to meet schedule, design specifications, and material airworthiness. The primary responsibility will be to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of Supply Chain Services in support of the CP140 Aurora Optimized Weapons Systems Management Program to ensure the Program performance metrics are adhered to in order to prevent and/or minimize aircraft unavailability.Key Areas of Responsibility:Assist in optimizing min/max levels, liaising directly with Supply Analysts at IMP Halifax and base personnel.Work effectively with IMP personnel (Supply Chain Mgmt, Asset Mgmt Specialists, Integrated Logistics Support, et al) to maximize supply chain efficiencies.Seek solutions to expedite Pri 1 AOG/HPR demands between the base and IMP Halifax.Liaise effectively with Canadian Forces (CF) Base/Depot Materiel Management Personal, and other on-site CF representatives.Coordinate special inventory projects with IMP, Wing servicing sections, and Senior Defence Supply Chain (DSC) representatives for aircraft support.Carry out investigations to determine causes for repetitive material management deficiencies and initiate change process with IMP and Senior DSC staff members.Take a proactive approach to identify and resolve supply chain issues before they occur.Collaborate with other personnel/departments to maintain/improve cross-functional communication and decision making.Carry out supply chain operational analyses and projects as recommend or required.Capture and action Material Lessons Learned.Analyze satisfied and cancelled material shortage data to seek opportunities for correction of process problems.Monitor and report on supply chain performance with the aim to recommend and implement ways to reduce Turn-Around-Time (TAT) and cost.Review and recommend changes to supply chain/Material policies and procedures.Develop and implement continuous improvement supply chain initiatives.Read, understand, comply with, and suggest improvements for all inventory-related procedures and directives.Convene and attend meetings with colleagues, supervisors and management to aid in resolution of material supply problems.Provide oral and written reports and correspondence as required.Satisfy customers in a professional manner and perform other functions as required.Position Requirements:Post secondary education or equivalent experience in a technical or military environment such as a QL5/QL6a Material Management Technician or civilian equivalent (GS STS 4/5) with recent experience working in Aircraft Spare Parts is highly recommended.Working knowledge of the Defense Supply Chain (DSC) and Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) within the Material Management module is advantageous.Working knowledge of Inventory Control practices as stipulated within the Supply Administration Manual (SAM) A-LM-007-100/AG-001 is advantageous.Highly proficient in MS Office Suite of applications and experience with ERP/MRP systems. (Enterprise resource Planning solutionExcellent oral and written communication skills.Strong influencing skills and the ability to meet objectives working with colleagues.Proven organizational ability and an aptitude for working with numbers.Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.Strong time management and organizational skills.Strong process improvement & change management skills.Familiarity with the ISO 9000 / AS 9100 quality environment would be considered an asset.Incumbents must be able to pass and maintain Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Transport Canada security clearancesParticipate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 8S activities in your areaDemonstrate a personal commitment to Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.All successful applicants must be eligible to meet requirements for the U.S. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian government security clearance.Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line at www.impgroup.com.Internal applicants please use source code: I am an IMP employee.IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.