Material Management Specialist

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.

We are looking for a Materials Management Specialist who plays the key role in our national infrastructure Network Build team. The key objective of this individual is to oversee material demand on infrastructure projects nationally, primarily focused on key infrastructure upgrades. The activities with include coordination with the regional Program Managers, RF Engineering Team, Field Teams, and other internal and external teams/vendors. Duties include to plan, monitor, manage the material workflow including creating stock transport orders and material demand forecast.

• Collaborate with site acquisition, engineering, supply chain, construction, and operations primes to prioritize and schedule project deliverables
• Manage program financials and projects in accordance with corporate financial policies and tools (SAP & Quick-base)
• Assess project deployment plan or business case to develop project scope
• Collaborate with construction implementation teams to identify and balance internal resource allocation
• Regular reporting and communication on project status and budget
• Effectively manage change orders on projects
• Manage risk within program and escalate issues where appropriate

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in material management or build-out of network infrastructure.
• Completion of related post-secondary diploma/degree or equivalent through a combination of education and/or experience.
• Liaising with cross functional Project Leads on project related activities and material including scheduling of project meetings as requested by the Project Managers, and Program Management Team
• Responding to inquiries, explaining and clarifying project material
• Working closely with Supply Chain to ensure stock is available for the overall Network Build Programs by producing weekly equipment shipment schedules and field spare forecasts
• Natural ability to multi-task, becoming a member of and shift smoothly between and amongst many different projects and initiatives
• Administrative duties including data imports, record creation, updates and providing summary reports
• Familiarity with database systems (such as salesforce & Quick-base)
• Familiarity with financial management systems (such as SAP)
• Previous experience with Network deployments
• Effective written, verbal and listening communications skills
• Able to perform at a high pace and under pressure
• Good knowledge of wireless and fibre telecommunications networks and infrastructure
• Telecommunications construction knowledge
• Able to read & interpret engineering field plans and bill of materials

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.

Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.