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Role Purpose

To provide logistics, stores and inventory support that maximises the availability and operational readiness of simulator and synthetic training equipment.

The role is responsible for controlling and tracking simulator spares, repairable assets, consumables and associated equipment throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and external suppliers, the post holder will ensure inventory accuracy, asset accountability, cost-effective stockholding and regulatory compliance while supporting equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory, Stores & Asset Control

• Maintain accurate inventory, asset and material records within TCMS, ensuring effective control, traceability and reconciliation throughout the inventory lifecycle.
• Monitor stock levels and material risks, identifying shortages, obsolescence concerns and other issues that could affect simulator availability.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions to maintain accurate stock records.

Asset Traceability & Configuration Management

• Maintain accurate and auditable records of simulator assets, components and configuration changes.
• Ensure appropriate asset accountability and full traceability throughout the asset lifecycle.

Repairable Asset & Supplier Management

• Manage repairable assets throughout the repair cycle, maintaining accurate tracking and clear status visibility.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and repair organisations to identify and progress appropriate repair solutions.
• Monitor repair turnaround times, supplier performance and material risks, escalating issues that could affect operational availability.
• Support the evaluation of alternative suppliers and repair routes to improve availability, supply resilience and value for money.

Procurement & Lifecycle Support

• Support procurement and lifecycle-management activities by providing accurate inventory information and recommendations.
• Help optimise stockholding, control costs and mitigate material obsolescence risks.
• Provide inventory and usage information to support purchasing and material-planning decisions.

Logistics, Transportation & Compliance

• Process goods receipt, storage, issue, return and despatch activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for shipment and coordinate transportation using approved carriers and service providers.
• Support import and export activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, security and company requirements.

Engineering & Operational Support

• Support Maintenance and Engineering teams by ensuring timely material availability.
• Prioritise logistics activities according to operational requirements.
• Provide accurate inventory and material information to minimise equipment downtime and support training delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Support audits, reporting and performance monitoring relating to inventory, repairable assets and supply-chain activities.
• Drive improvements in TCMS utilisation, inventory accuracy, material control and logistics processes.
• Investigate recurring material-support issues and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain performance information relating to inventory accuracy, stock availability, repair turnaround times and supplier performance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience within stores, logistics, inventory, supply chain or material-support operations.
• Experience using computerised inventory and/or asset-management systems.
• Good understanding of inventory-control processes, including stock reconciliation, traceability and discrepancy investigation.
• Ability to analyse material-related issues and identify practical solutions.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing operational requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, management, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of the relationship between inventory management, equipment availability and cost.

Additional information

• Some local travel is required to support equipment movements, supplier engagement, repair activities and inventory-management requirements.
• Occasional flexibility is required to respond to urgent operational requirements and changing business priorities.
• The role involves responsibility for the control, handling and movement of high-value and operationally critical equipment.
• Strict compliance with applicable security, safety, export-control and information-management requirements is essential.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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