About Abipa International

Creating innovations for the aerospace industry since 1974

Abipa is a leader in the aerospace industry that manufactures and assembles aircraft engine parts, landing gear components, and airframe parts. As a world-class supplier, Abipa operates across 3 continents and 6 industrial sites.

The company is led by an experienced management team and is owned in partnership with the largest venture capital fund in Quebec. Its main clients include: United Technologies (Pratt & Whitney in the U.S. and Canada), Safran, Airbus, Daher, and Bombardier.

Since September 2015, ABIPA CANADA has been based in Boisbriand, on the North Shore of the Greater Montreal area, in a state-of-the-art building that has earned LEED Silver certification. They have installed cutting-edge production equipment there.

Abipa International was founded in 2021 following the merger between ABIPA CANADA and the French group ARM.

Culture, Mission, and Values

Respect, integrity, and fairness are the core values shared by their leadership and employees.

Their mission is to remain a world-class leader in the automated production and assembly of complex hard metal alloy components. They continuously invest in the latest technologies to deliver high-quality products, on-time deliveries, and highly competitive prices.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Logistics Manager oversees and coordinates the work of staff involved in planning, inventory management, procurement, and managing the delivery of goods to customers, thereby ensuring the optimization of workflow, costs, and delivery times.

Main Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop the teams under his or her supervision (customer service, procurement, planning, and follow-up)
Assess the company’s ability to meet customer requirements in the medium and long term
Plan, organize, and oversee logistics operations
Ensure the optimization of short-term pull-based planning processes
Monitor, adjust, and modify planning based on customer needs
Ensure rigorous inventory tracking and stock management while maintaining optimal inventory levels
Evaluate and select high-performing suppliers, taking into account sustainability and risk management criteria
Work closely with internal teams to ensure delivery deadlines are met
Develop monitoring and reporting tools to analyze supplier performance, costs, and efficiency
Propose and contribute to projects for the implementation or improvement of technological tools
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s vision and core values
Apply and comply with safety rules at all times, as well as regulations, applicable requirements (Code of Ethics, CGP, etc.), policies, and the quality system in place.
Perform any other related tasks that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or equivalent

Professional Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience, including 5 to 8 years in a similar position
Experience in logistics management in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Skills

Proficiency in computer tools (MS Office) and an ERP system
Strong understanding of logistics data analysis and KPIs
Budget management and cost optimization
Bilingualism in both spoken and written French and English

Abilities

Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a focus on fostering a culture of innovation for continuous improvement
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret operational data
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships through diplomacy and tact, as well as by treating employees fairly.
Attention to detail, good organizational skills, a sense of urgency, stress tolerance, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Why Join Abipa International

Work for a global leader in the aerospace industry, with a presence on three continents
Participate in innovative projects integrating robotics, automation, and advanced technologies
Collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team on projects with international scope
Competitive salary and benefits
Labor Relations Committee
Continuous improvement program
Modern, state-of-the-art facilities in Boisbriand
We constantly strive to meet high standards in health and safety, labor relations and standards, ethical and integrity-driven conduct, customer relations, and the environment
A very active social club

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