The Sr Director, Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be based in Austin, TX and will be Responsible to lead a team of supply chain management professionals and to develop and implement world class supply chain strategies that provide Flex and our Customers with a Strategic Market advantage. Develop and drive supply chain strategies that are consistent with established company policies, worldwide material/procurement strategies
Intensely collaborative
Passionately focused on the customer
Disciplined executor of responsibilities
Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
Relentless drive to win
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
Create and implement a global supply chain strategy in support of the Global program that is synchronized with business segment material strategies and metrics.
Implement programs to optimize inventory turnover while mitigating inventory exposure and reducing risk for both Flex and our customer. These activities include implementation of contractual excess and obsolescence terms with the customer as well as supplier managed inventory programs.
Drive strategic procurement initiatives to maximize cost reduction. Measure and report on project status both internally and to the customer
Consolidate input from commodity managers, site materials management, and personal efforts for consolidated program sourcing documents that maximize flexibility and maintain cost to performance targets both internally and externally.
Support Design Services Procurement Manager (DSPM) activities for new programs for specific Global customers. Provide forward price projections, as required.
Direct customer quotation requirements. Interface with Flex Quotation Group during the quotation process to ensure all costed Bills of Material are competitive, support the defined supply chain strategy, and minimize Flex exposure to inventory impacted by quoted pricing.
Lead purchasing activities associated with New Product Introduction efforts. Complete line item source awards, new supplier development, and item-master upload.
Ensure the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism are adhered to in the procurement process in accordance with corporate requirements.
Direct interaction with Business Development and Global Account Management team members in assisting with customer meetings, escalations, and provide support in the sales cycle.
Here are a few of our required experiences:
10 to 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management is required.
Strong business acumen with extensive customer interfacing skills.
Knowledge in inventory management, negotiations, logistics and P&L knowledge.
Experience working with high priority, high visibility accounts.
Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
Contract manufacturing industry background
OEM background
Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:
Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision, life insurance
Quarterly Bonus Eligibility
Matching 401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Global visibility; ability to work with different regions
Employee discounts at local retailers
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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