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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:
* To ensure supply chain structure is adequate and robust in its structure to service needs of the business and customers in all operational situations
* 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
* Ensure statistical and collaborative forecasting, in order to optimise reliability
* Lead the purchasing process of logistics needs of infrastructure, equipment and services in coordination with purchasing department procedures
* Manage data analysis that strategizes on ways to reduce cycle time and improve the value chains efficiency
* Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws
* Ensure that the selection of transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
* Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers
* Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists
* Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials
* Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements
* Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders
* Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
* Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
* Manage the integration of new projects into the company supply planning process:
* Align production plans & resource utilization, inventory projections and financial variables.
* Establish and propose methods of optimizing resources & costs while achieving production & inventory targets.
* Lead reviews of budgeted production volumes and assumptions
* Lead supply meetings to review supply/demand balances and inventory projections with Commercial, Finance, Quality & Contract Manufacturing
* Lead reviews of opportunistic business management and risk mitigation
* Recommend Purchase Order requirements to Contract Manufacturing Operations (finished product, intermediate product, materials)
* Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning meetings, including leading supply meetings for appropriate manufacturing sites and/or product families.
* Calculate, compile, and communicate business performance against key performance indicators and associated metrics for production plan, customer service, and inventory management performance
* Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice
* Lead and develop the local supply chain management team
* 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:
* Degree in business or engineering related discipline with 8+ years of related experience in a project management and supply chain operation
* Success in delivering continuous improvement in an environment of change
* Successfully delivered operational efficiency in a manufacturing/supply chain business of £150m plus
* International and domestic experience in demanding roles
* Proven track record of relationship building at a senior level, both internally and externally
* Track record of operational performance improvement in production, projects and supply chain leading
* Leadership track record of delivery of multiple change programs
* Highly developed team coordination and decision-making skills
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Engineering background who thrives on a demanding and challenging environment
* Ability to move from strategic to operational detail
* Experienced in successfully managing demanding customers
* Comfortable in managing multisite engineering and operations
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
* An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
* A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
o A merit-based annual pay review
o Enhanced annual leave
o Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
o Referral bonus
o Volunteer days
o Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
o Sick pay scheme
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
* Travel opportunities (role dependent)
* Support in your well-being by access to
o Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
o On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
* 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.
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Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.
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