Aircraft Materials Coordinator - Vancouver

As WestJet becomes more complex and dynamic, we are seeking an Aircraft Materials Coordinator with the ability to exhibit a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, and is results-driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide customer service in a friendly and efficient manner to all WestJet Technical Operations personnel
Support a 24/7, 365-day operation to ensure that aircraft tools, parts, shop supplies and information is readily available
Ensure inventory levels are maintained while optimizing cost, storage space requirements and usage levels for all bases within the WestJet network
Oversee overall in and out flow of all WestJet Technical and non-technical inventory
Ensure all Dangerous Goods Materials are handled in accordance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods Guidelines and IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping Requirements (upon certification)
Ensure all inventory transactions are accurately recorded in the Computer Tracking System
Package and prepare all materials for shipping
Ensure all materials are stored in accordance with the original manufacturing storage guidelines
Source parts, part alternatives and related equipment, within inventory when shortages arrive, to minimize all aircraft on ground situations
Respond to ever changing priorities at any given time while ensuring a safe operating environment
Professional Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Stores Warehousing environment with an emphasis on inventory management practices and 1 year experience working in a Shipping/Receiving environment
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required
Must hold a valid Driver’s License and have a clean driver’s abstract
Must be able to obtain the following within six (6) months of employment:
Transport Canada Security Clearance
Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively, in addition, must be able to meet physical demands of an environment where you will be walking, climbing, lifting and bending repetitively
Must be able to work shift work – including night shift, Stat holidays, and weekends
Inventory Management Accredited Program diploma is an asset
Knowledge of Aviation parts an asset
Experience in a procurement related role an asset
Forklift operator experience an asset
IATA Dangerous Goods Certificate or Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate is an asset
Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with others in a team-oriented environment, and make sound decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm, respectful, and professional work environment.
All offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screening test and post offer employment physical ability test
Successful candidate must be able to:
Achieve a passing grade on IATA Dangerous Goods and Dangerous Goods by Road
Maintain Transport Canada Security Clearance and Airport Vehicle Operators Permit
Achieve a passing grade and maintain WestJet forklift training
Achieve working competency of inventory management software