.Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Materials Manager located in Juarez Sur.Reporting to the Director, Materials, the Materials Manager's role involves:What a typical day looks like:Coordinate the planning activities across the site.Manages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.Manages, controls, and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss goals including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory.Ensures the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards, affecting quality by assuring that suspicious material is identified, and that material is handled, stored, and delivered properly.Ensures a high degree of customer satisfaction through negotiations of customer expectations and managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.Coordinates with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.Hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan.Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.The experience we're looking to add to our team:Fluent English.Typically requires a bachelor's degree.A Master's or MBA degree is preferred or APICs Certified.In charge of accurate inventory cycle counts and controls.Provides for the proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems.Reviews, plans, and approves purchase orders and change notices.Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.In charge of disposition of excess and obsolete materials.Experience managing Consigned Inventory is a plus.Travel as required
