Supervisor, Inventory Control

Purpose of position

The Supervisor Inventory Control leads the day-to-day Inventory Control function in support of aircraft maintenance and operational readiness. The role balances immediate material needs with disciplined inventory planning data integrity financial stewardship and audit-ready execution. This position will guide a small team turn analytics and operational demand into clear priorities and ensure approved inventory decisions are implemented accurately in our Maintenance Information System (Trax) and followed through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop Inventory Control staff assign priorities monitor work quality and timeliness and maintain effective coverage for urgent and planned requirements.
• Review stock status inventory health demand lead times repair turnaround criticality and location requirements to identify emerging readiness risks.
• Review stock-level and allocation recommendations apply sound inventory judgement coordinate required approvals and oversee accurate implementation in Trax.
• Coordinate inventory rebalancing Transfer Orders requisitions Purchase Orders repair actions and other approved recovery actions with Purchasing Stores maintenance and support partners.
• Maintain strong controls over inventory data part configuration effectivity interchangeability and approval evidence; investigate discrepancies and verify corrective action.
• Lead structured follow-up of inventory requests tickets exceptions dependencies and audit findings ensuring that decisions rationale approvals and outcomes remain traceable.
• Communicate operational risks and inventory actions clearly to Maintenance Engineering Quality Finance Purchasing Stores and leadership.
• Use Trax Excel Power BI and other approved tools to monitor performance explain trends and identify practical opportunities to simplify or automate recurring work.
• Support controlled procedures maintenance work practices training audits and continuous improvement across the Inventory Control function.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Relevant experience in inventory supply chain maintenance material aviation support or a related operational field or equivalent combination of education training and practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead guide train or coordinate the work of others.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning and control principles including demand stock levels allocation lead time service levels repairable assets surplus and data integrity.
• Experience using an enterprise inventory ERP or maintenance information system and investigating transaction or master-data issues.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Strong leadership organization communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement in a safety-sensitive time-critical and financially constrained environment.
• Fluent in English as must be able to communicate with English teams across the country.

Preferred qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in supply chain business engineering mathematics operations research aviation data analytics or related discipline.
• Experience supporting aircraft maintenance and working with aircraft parts supplies and tooling.
• Experience with Trax or a comparable maintenance information system.
• Experience with Power BI SQL database tools workflow or ticketing systems or process automation.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or related supply chain/inventory education.
• Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement audit quality or Safety Management System experience.
• French language skills (oral fluency or working knowledge).

Benefits of joining our award-winning team

• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.
• Secure your long-term financial well-being with our competitive employer-supported retirement savings programs (defined contribution pension plan or voluntary group RRSP) for permanent employees.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package including health dental life and accident insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.

About Jazz Aviation LP

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canadas largest regional airline and Air Canadas primary Air Canada Express operator connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4200 dedicated professionals Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety diversity and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture. Visit our Company Awards and Recognition page to learn more about the honours weve earned.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

Our commitment to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility

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Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.