Job Summary
Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain – UK, based in our Kendal office. The Head of Supply Chain will oversee the organisations overall supply chain strategy including tactical buying, logistics, warehousing and operations - in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.What a typical day looks like:
1. To ensure supply chain structure is adequate and robust in its structure to service needs of the business and customers in all operational situations
2. Be responsible for driving and controlling the overall supply chain process with a productivity and continuous improvement approach, monitoring and reporting out on the activity with a supply chain score card through relevant KPIs
3. Ensure statistical and collaborative forecasting, in order to optimise reliability
4. Lead the purchasing process of logistics needs of infrastructure, equipment and services in coordination with purchasing department procedures
5. Manage data analysis that strategizes on ways to reduce cycle time and improve the value chains efficiency
6. Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws
7. Ensure that the selection of transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
8. Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers
9. Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists
10. Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials
11. Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements
12. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders
13. Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
14. Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
15. Manage the integration of new projects into the company supply planning process:
16. Align production plans & resource utilization, inventory projections and financial variables.
17. Establish and propose methods of optimizing resources & costs while achieving production & inventory targets.
18. Lead reviews of budgeted production volumes and assumptions
19. Lead supply meetings to review supply/demand balances and inventory projections with Commercial, Finance, Quality & Contract Manufacturing
20. Lead reviews of opportunistic business management and risk mitigation
21. Recommend Purchase Order requirements to Contract Manufacturing Operations (finished product, intermediate product, materials)
22. Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning meetings, including leading supply meetings for appropriate manufacturing sites and/or product families.
23. Calculate, compile, and communicate business performance against key performance indicators and associated metrics for production plan, customer service, and inventory management performance
24. Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice
25. Lead and develop the local supply chain management team
26. Ensure collaboration with peers in other sites as well as establish a strong collaboration with other supply chain functions globally
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
27. Degree in business or engineering related discipline with 8+ years of related experience in a project management and supply chain operation
28. Success in delivering continuous improvement in an environment of change
29. Successfully delivered operational efficiency in a manufacturing/supply chain business of £150m plus
30. International and domestic experience in demanding roles
31. Proven track record of relationship building at a senior level, both internally and externally
32. Track record of operational performance improvement in production, projects and supply chain leading
33. Leadership track record of delivery of multiple change programs
34. Highly developed team coordination and decision-making skills
35. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
36. Engineering background who thrives on a demanding and challenging environment
37. Ability to move from strategic to operational detail
38. Experienced in successfully managing demanding customers
39. Comfortable in managing multisite engineering and operations
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
40. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
41. A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
42. Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
43. Travel opportunities (role dependent)
44. Support in your well-being by access to
Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
45. Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.TH10#LI-TONYHYNES#LI-DNP
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Anord Mardix 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. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll 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 Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).