Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics
Heavyaero Maintenance Centre
Toronto Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management
- Develop
and implement procurement strategies that support operational schedules
and reduce aircraft turnaround time.
- Build
and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, and approved
vendors to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient supply.
- Negotiate
terms and manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory and
internal standards.
Inventory & Stores Oversight
- Oversee
inventory control systems and ensure optimal stock levels for planned and
unplanned maintenance activities.
- Lead
the implementation and continuous improvement of inventory tracking
processes, optimizing warehouse layout and flow.
- Ensure
accuracy of all parts records, traceability, certifications, and
compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA requirements.
- Oversee
kitting and staging of parts for distribution to the aircraft maintenance
teams.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Lead
and mentor a team of Stores and Purchasing personnel, fostering a culture
of accountability, safety, and performance.
- Collaborate
cross-functionally with Maintenance, Planning, and Finance teams to ensure
alignment of materials and scheduling.
- Utilize
KPIs and data analytics to inform decision-making, reduce waste, and
enhance operational readiness.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Standardize
and streamline procedures for purchasing and materials control.
- Maintain
strict compliance with quality assurance standards and aviation regulatory
requirements.
- Drive
digital transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP/MRP systems) to modernize
inventory and procurement processes.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
5 years of experience in purchasing/materials management, preferably
within an aviation MRO or aerospace environment.
- Proven
experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
- Strong
understanding of aviation part certification, traceability, and regulatory
compliance.
- Exceptional
leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency
in ERP/MRP systems and inventory.
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) is an asset.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 22 Aug 2025
Location: Toronto Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
HeavyAero's journey started in 2016, with a goal to someday become the worlds largest Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility. After four years of working towards certification producing manuals from the ground up; HeavyAero Maintenance Centre was granted AMO Status by Transport Canada in February 2020.
Name: Heavyaero Maintenance Centre
Web: https://heavyaero.com