Logistics Analyst

at  LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

ABOUT US

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada’s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Items Analyst Asc (IA) position is based at the Contractor Field Office (CFO) at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario and will be responsible to the LMA Lead on all matters concerning logistics support to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) C-130J aircraft fleet. The primary function is to provide support to both Marietta, Georgia, U.S. logistics personnel and to the on-site LMA Lead. The successful candidate will have a background in logistics support or supply chain management and be able to enforce contractual requirements while satisfying customer expectations. This position requires a proactive approach to supply issues. Strong communication skills are necessary to work effectively amongst a dynamic group of internal and external customers. The position is co-located within the customer’s facility. The candidate will be working in a team environment and must demonstrate the ability to take direction from the logistics lead in the CFO and work with the CFO management. The IA assists in decision making related to day-to-day execution of the C-130J support contract.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for assuring inventory sufficiency with respect to mission requirements throughout the life cycle of supported systems. Manages and controls the asset position of inventories, especially under the conditions of performance based logistics (PBL). Makes and executes decisions to operating inventory to include suppliers, repair facilities and 3 PLs, including priority interpretation, inventory allocation and asset redistribution as necessary among sources of supply and military operating locations.
Responds to military service inquiries; supports requests for proposals and provisioning determinations; understands and uses various inventory optimization models;
Forecasts and manages budget requirements;
Interfaces with company and DND information management systems;
Ensures fidelity of asset identification; resolves technical and support problems for assigned classes of items by actively interfacing with engineering and suppliers;
Prepares status reports and metrics relating to supplier performance and mission readiness.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Entry level.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED FOR THE ROLE

Basic knowledge of SAP, DRMIS and ability to read and interpret technical publications is considered an asset.