Air Canada Looking for General Manager, Logistics and Warehousing at Dorval, QC Full Time

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Position is responsible to lead and direct all material distribution, logistics and AOG activities in support of Line Maintenance operations worldwide.

Key Functions & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the logistics distribution of all materials to line maintenance locations across the system
• Ensures that resources are available when and where they are needed while maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs
• Responsible to ensure line materials are stored & distributed in accordance with company regulations
• Develop strategies and implement integrated processes for vendor direct shipping and receiving at line locations
• Interface with supply chain business functions to help effectively execute the planning/replenishment process
• Provides leadership, guidance and required training to union and management employees
• Responsible for development and implementation of policies and processes relating to logistics and distribution
• Responsible for the planning, procurement and management of line materials needed for AOG situations
• Monitor service level goals in support of Maintenance & Engineering division
• Oversee productivity and process improvement initiatives within Logistics and Line Maintenance operations
• Have ultimate accountability for and demonstrate actual performance against goals on a regular basis on behalf of the Corporation
• Be accountable to recognize, develop and engage talent in order to achieve high level of performance and to enable success.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aviation and transportation industry mandatory
• Experience with order replenishment systems
• Must have experience with integrated supply chain and logistic concepts
• Must be able to communicate supply chain objectives clearly and convey the benefits to the organization
• Experience in supply chain inventory management, sourcing preferred
• Versed on regulatory (SOX) compliance requirements
• Must possess excellent and demonstrable project management skills and experience in delivering large projects
• Leadership and management of a large organization required including unionized employees
• Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Recognized ability to work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility

Other relevant information: (e.g. Required education, licenses, skills) (Budget)

• University degree preferred in professional SCM/Logistics or transportation
• 10+ years of related experience in supply chain/logistics operations in an airline, manufacturing or distribution environment

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.