Material Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Change Specialists supports the Supply and Materials Management teams by analyzing, coordinating, and recommending solutions for drop‑in demand and engineering‑driven changes affecting purchased and manufactured parts. This role is a key participant in the change control process (Engineering Change Notice and Change Control Board) and ensures timely availability of parts by assessing impacts, guiding purchasing and planning teams, and driving cross‑functional alignment.

• Maintain and update lists of long‑lead and high‑risk supplier parts for change impact visibility
• Monitor engineering and customer change reports to assess impacts within part lead times
• Communicate approved Change Control Board (CCB) decisions and implementation timing to Supply and Materials teams
• Track implementation of engineering changes, including phase‑in/phase‑out of parts, to prevent shortages or excess inventory
• Assess urgent Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and recommend actions to address supply risks
• Analyze part change data and supply/demand impacts using Oracle, Power BI, and related systems
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to resolve supply and manufacturing risks during product launches
• Support Purchasing Management with demand change analysis, advanced purchasing, and approval processes
• Communicate upcoming demand changes and high‑risk supply scenarios to purchasing and materials teams
• Participate in ECN reviews and recommend effective implementation dates and supply solutions
• Support last time buy and risk buy evaluations for affected components
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and coordinate disposition activities
• Maintain operational and work instructions related to change management and inventory disposition processes

• At least 3 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Completion of SCMP or university degree within Supply Chain or related field preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience using ERP software such as Oracle or SAP
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to read engineering drawings considered an asset

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.