Director, Materials
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Director Materials located in Austin TX.
Reporting to the General Manager the Director Materials will be responsible for leading materials planning procurement inventory control and supply chain activities to ensure the timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory cost and operational efficiency in a very high volume automated manufacturing environment for our healthcare business unite.
What a typical day looks like:
- Lead material planning purchasing inventory control and production support activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Develop and implement material strategies that improve cost quality delivery performance and inventory management.
- Partner with commodity managers suppliers and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives and capacity planning.
- Monitor inventory levels forecast demand and drive actions to maintain optimal inventory while meeting customer requirements.
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure material availability quality and cost competitiveness.
- Track and analyze key supply chain metrics identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management planning systems and supply chain processes.
- Lead develop and mentor materials and supply chain team members to achieve operational and business objectives.
- Collaborate directly with customers on forecasts material requirements delivery commitments and issue resolution to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in materials management supply chain planning procurement or inventory management and cycle count management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership analytical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems production planning inventory control and supply chain operations.
- Experience managing supplier performance sourcing initiatives and inventory optimization strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
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What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply ChainIs Sponsorship Available
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).Required Experience:
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