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Location: Toronto, Canada
Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.
Thales provides world-leading Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and interlocking for mass rail transit applications globally. The Centre of Competence for Urban Rail Signalling is located right before you at mid-town Toronto. As the largest office in Canada, we house a department for every step of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)! This includes Software, Hardware, Systems Design, Verification & Validation, Operations, etc. The supporting corporate shared services teams in Finance, Human Resources and IT is also located at the office. Our office space was designed to provide a sustainable, healthy workplace that expresses TRSS’s brand while increasing collaboration. Features include Greenguard furniture, EnergyStar appliances, low-emitting adhesives, sealants, and sliding glass doors on internal offices provide daylight and views to the outside. Come join the big Transport family, here in Toronto!
Responsible for managing and interacting on a daily basis with 3PL to ensure proper management of Thales material warehoused there and for all inbound and outbound deliveries of materials from warehouse. Providing day to day management and mentorship to the Logistics team, including ensuring appropriate staffing levels, staff development and training plans. Set, collect, analyze metrics and drive improvement plans for inventory and shipping activities. Responsible for HS Code and export/import information maintenance and application.
Key Responsibilities:
3PL Management
Daily management of 3PL to ensure all applicable Thales processes are implemented and materials are received and delivered on time
Develop and implement metrics to monitor 3PL
Work with 3PL to investigate and resolve logistics and inventory issues
Develop and suggest process improvements.
Logistics Management – Inventory and Shipping management
Manage deliveries from 3PL and drop shipments
Ensure physical inventory is accurate and up to date and provide corresponding reports on a monthly basis
Liaise with Finance and suppliers for inventory reconciliation
Interact with Industrialization for strategic inventory and End of Life strategy
Ensure that inventory is kept at minimum level, driving permanent improvement plans for both component and end deliverable levels
Develop and maintain a cost efficient shipping process in which inbound/outbound shipping is cost optimized and compliant with customer requirements
Ensure that inventory and shipping related processes and transactions are compliant with BU / Group level Inventory and Financial policies and guidelines, and monitor accordingly (SCOR, external and internal audit)
Coordinate and ensure full compliance to export control rules
Coordinate and ensure full compliance to HS Codes and rules
Monitor Logistics team budget (MYB).
Technical
Stays fully abreast of industry standards in its discipline
Keep Departmental personnel up-to-date on developments in the Department’s discipline
Communication
Maintenance and demonstration of superior interpersonal written and oral skills in relations with key interfaces (Project Management, Suppliers, Finance)
Maintain complete and effective lines of communication with staff and management
Report on a regular and periodic basis achievements, issues and goals
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Financial
Management of the relevant inventory levels and corresponding reporting
Ensure correct allocation of Broker invoices to correct cost centers and/or Projects
Logistics team budget setting and management within corporate limits of authority.
Required Qualifications:
3 to 5 years of experience managing a 3PL
3 to 5 years of international logistics experience
3 to 5 years of inventory management
2-3 years of personnel supervision.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, Canadian Controlled Goods Program, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible, or able to obtain authorization, for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
