Materials Manager

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Materials Manager located in Kendal or Blackburn.

Reporting to the Global Head of Supply Chain, the Materials Manager will be responsible for managing, controlling and directing the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.

What a typical day looks like :

Ensures strategy is in place and implemented to facilitate optimal delivery of supplier material

Manages, controls, and directs staff to achieve materials profit and loss objectives including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory

Coordinate with procurement, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers

Where supply issues are identified, work with supply chain, operations, technical and engineering to find a solution

Analyse data to review minimum inventory holding for key components and to drive decision making and process improvements

Ensure that processes and procedures are adhered to in line with requirements

Create daily goods plans, monitoring performance, stock, and downtime of the factory to maintain suitable planning based on history, trends, and demand

Responsible for accurate inventory cycle counts, and controls

Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems

Responsible for disposition of excess and obsolete materials. Support excellence in Excess and Obsolete initiatives and projects

Travel as required

Typically requires a minimum 5 years of Supply Chain experience

Educated to degree level in Business / procurement related subject or equivalent experience

Strong inventory management experience

Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel and ERP software

Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and a problem-solving aptitude

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Willingness to travel when required

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 centers.

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.

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

Attendance bonus

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.