Owss Wlav Fts Supply Management Planner

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.
The posting is for a long-term position with General Dynamics Land Systems in the National Capital Region (NCR) in support of the Department of National Defence (DND) This position is embedded within the DAVPM 2 Equipment Management Team (EMT) as part of the Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle (WLAV) Fleet Technical Services (FTS) Team, in Gatineau Quebec
Key Job Elements:

• Analyze, amend, and maintain CFSS material management data critical for effective and efficient inventory management for the Canadian WLAV fleet
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Provide timely and accurate material management asset distribution information to DND Technical Authorities (TA) to enable decision making regarding life cycle of material and budget forecasting
• Provide logistics advice as it applies to the procurement of non-repairable spare parts
• Maintain records and coordinate with DND Invoice Clerks and Supply Depots in tracking timely spare parts deliveries and resolve any and all discrepancies
• Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and efficiencies
• Track and perform multiple tasks concurrently to completion
• Provide direct support to DND personnel, units, and bases
• Perform supply support operations for WLAV equipment
• Work with the GDLS-C FTS team to monitor the critical items list
• Provide support to the GDLS-C FTS team in the analysis of the fleet supportability performance
• Monitor performance of the CFSS and work with the EMT to improve performance measurements
• Interface with GDLS-C to track Repair and Overhaul (RO) performance and status
• Work with FTS team and DND EMT to develop maximum commonality of WLAV with other DND fleets
• Assist EMT and Director Land Procurement (DLP) with monitoring cash flow and the development of budget forecasts
• Work with the EMT to establish and maintain a basic order agreement with GDLS-C for spare parts that are proprietary to the WLAV Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Work with the EMT to establish and maintain any DND owned, contractor managed depot spare part inventories
• Provide support to EMT for cataloguing and scaling activities Perform National Inventory Control Point operations for WLAV equipment
• Action all Supply Information Advices (SIAs) Update CFSS material management data for WLAV equipment
• Action Priority Repair Requests (PRRs) for priority demands Raise/amend Repairable Arising s Control (RAC) Sheets
• Raise cataloguing requests and requisitions to procure spare parts Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of spares orders and management of all contracts allotted by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
• Liaise with GDLS-C RO Coordinator in regards to outstanding and priority repairs
• Control all issues and returns of stock pertaining to WLAV
• Review management data and process Recommended Order Buys (ROBs) to determine items/quantities to be purchased
• Advise units on disposition of repairable parts which cannot be repaired at 2nd line maintenance facilities
• Review and action as necessary all Supply Management reports Liaise with GDLS-C on availability of spare parts for priority requirements
• Support in monitoring the critical items list and establishing, maintaining and tracking DND owned, contractor managed spare parts inventories
• Be customer focused and detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in Gatineau, Quebec
• University Degree, College Diploma, or military equivalency
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Level II security clearance Experience in military and/or GDLS-C standards and processes Knowledge of the theories, principles, policies, and procedures of the Canadian Federal Government and how they relate to life cycle management, inventory control, procurement and repair and overhaul Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requirements and manage expectations while ensuring satisfaction
• Proficient in MS Office applications, with a focus on advanced Excel skills including Macros, Formulae, and Pivot Tables
• Strong English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (French/English)
• LAV 6.0 Family of Vehicles Product knowledge
• Microsoft Access Database development experience
• Detailed knowledge on use and application of DND departmental software such as CFSS, DRMIS (SAP), and CGCS
• Current working knowledge (within the last year) of DND Supply Management operations