Materials Planning & Logistics Manager

Overview

Date Posted:

Country:
Canada

Location:

CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ 450 BLDG

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Culture is what connects us to each other, making Raytheon ELCAN a great place to work, grow, and belong. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

We have an immediate need for a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager
. Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations, the Materials Planning & Logistics Manager is responsible for the management of the Production Planning, Stores, and Shipping/Receiving teams. The successful candidate will bring their experience to transform our Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities, ensuring robust resource and capacity planning is in place for both the short and long term. You will bridge the gap between different departments to synchronize sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capabilities into a unified plan.

This position requires a solution-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will be a strong advocate for change and drive process improvement throughout your area of responsibility. Your ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and drive performance through engagement will be a pillar to your success.

• Strategic Planning & SIOP Leadership
• Collaborate and drive improvement in a robust, cross-functional SIOP process to align demand forecasts, production capabilities, and inventory strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to understand demand drivers and incorporate them into production schedules and forecasts.

• Mentor manufacturing teams
  , providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, openness and sharing information to foster unity.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Oversee daily MRP activities, master production schedule, and cost center scheduling to ensure feasible production plans based on internal and external capacity, inventory availability, and customer requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the ERP/MRP system to facilitate effective planning and purchasing decisions.
• Monitor inventory levels, set optimal stock targets, and develop strategies to manage obsolete inventory.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to align the supply plan with demand, track supplier performance, and resolve material shortages.

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of Planning & Material Analysts, and a Shipping/Receiving/Stores Supervisor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to enhance the team's skills in planning, analytics, and systems (ERP/MRP).
• Act as a change agent, leading system/application implementations,…