Material Assistant

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for a Material Assistant on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Role :

Ensure follow-up and availability of material, update the required traceability and documentation. Receives specific assignments with close supervision.

Tasks :

• Assists procurement personnel on preparing forecasting documents
• Performs follow-up activities with suppliers on a limited basis.
• Update PBOM and material issue list
• Release production orders, when required
• Ensures redistribution of material to meet deadlines.
• Assign quantities or lots to the right program in ERP
• Prepare reports on material status.
• Prepare and prioritize kits & re-kits
• Support documentation and traceability requirements
• Follow-up on work and material priorities
• May solicit quotations and place purchase orders with suppliers for materials and services of minimal complexity.
• May assist, as required, the Scheduler, the Production Material Controller and the Buyer-Planner

Required Qualifications :

• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Understanding of product nomenclature notions, planning concepts and one ERP system
• Sense of urgency
• Problem solving and decision making
• Accountability and responsibility
• Some analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to interact efficiently.
• Customer focus (internal and external)
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes.

Education : Diploma of professional or college studies in a related field.

Experience :

• 2 years of relevant experience in a purchasing, material and/or production planning environment
• A combination of other pertinent education/experience could be considered

Linguistic Level : Knowledge of French and English is essential (spoken and written).

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Comments/Special Considerations :

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement :

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement :

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.