Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you. 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: 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 Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent) 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 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 Site 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. 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