Manager, Expedite Services

WOLF is a world leader in designing and developing rugged, field-deployable solutions requiring embedded video capture, process, encode and display technologies for the world’s most demanding military and aerospace markets.

We are seeking outstanding professionals who have demonstrated advanced skills in video electronics development, are passionate about pushing the innovation boundaries of embedded technologies and are highly motivated, high-energy, and results-driven individuals.

If you are looking for an exciting new position with a company that offers an environment of rapid business growth, continuous technology innovation and a cherished culture of collaboration where everyone has a voice that is valued, then WOLF is the company for you.

If this type of workplace environment excites you and you excel in fast-paced development environments, then we invite you to join WOLF.

**EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS**

**Required Education**
- Post secondary degree. Supply Chain Professional certification or equivalent considered an asset.

**Materials Expediter, Procurement - CORE COMPETENCIES**
- Post secondary degree. Supply Chain Professional certification or equivalent considered an asset.
- Proven procurement expediting experience and expertise with complex organizations -experience required in planning, implementing & managing materials strategy, preferably in aerospace/electronics.
- Strategic expedited sourcing methodology experience, and keen focus on On-Time -Delivery and Quality.
- Strong demonstrated experience managing new vendors as well as a strong focus on procurement related cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience executing supplier relationship management frameworks.
- Strong interdepartmental collaboration and teamwork skillset
- SAP/MRP/ERP systems experience (preferred)
- AS9100D/ISO9001 Quality Management System exposure
- Demonstrated business acumen.

**FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Quality Engineering, the Manager, Expedite Services will execute high caliber materials expedite activities with a keen focus on strategic planning to ensure the overall success of WOLF’s Supply Chain.
- Working in close partnership with the procurement department to drive a comprehensive materials procurement strategy. The Manager, Expedite Services will execute best practices and ensure consistency of industry principles, policies, and procedures for WOLF’s supply chain procurement activities.
- The Manager, Expedite Services will proactively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of addressing materials procurement risks (availability, cost, and schedule), while remaining on the cusp of related industry behaviours.
- The Manager, Expedite Services will collaborate internally with Sales, Production and Program Management to ensure materials availability is consistent with demand requirements. Externally, the expediter will work directly with vendors with a focus on schedule and delivery as well as assist with the management of customer materials related communications.
- The Manager, Expedite Services coordinates with Engineering, Operations and Sales functions to provide materials related insights into COTS product lead times while operating according to and in compliance with all standards and procedures to ensure strong data integrity that helps to achieve supply chain KPI’s.
- Provides support to Production Operations and Engineering in securing materials related market information when unexpected component obsolescence or material availability interruptions impact build planning.
- Utilize and leverage procurement data and reporting systems to maximize material availability and manage inventory levels effectively and accurately.

**CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS**:
WOLF is a military and aerospace manufacturer requiring strict adherence to CGP and ITAR requirements.

Applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show either Canadian or US citizenship, or Canadian Permanent Resident, and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be double vaccinated against Covid-19 and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)