Regional Director, Materials Operations

Flex; España; Presencial; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Flex is seeking a Regional Director, Materials Operations to lead regional materials operations across Asia and EMEA, ensuring supply continuity and inventory optimization. You will partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and regional sites to support growth and performance.

The role demands 15+ years in materials management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of planning systems and ERP platforms. You will drive improvements and governance across multiple sites.

Formación

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Proven leadership experience in a regional or multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning, inventory management, procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP and material planning systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional materials operations across Asia and EMEA to ensure supply continuity.
• Drive inventory performance, ITO, FOL reviews, and KPIs.
• Mitigate supply risks and manage shortages to meet customer needs.
• Improve supplier performance and localization strategies with Procurement.
• Standardize materials governance across sites and train site teams.
• Support new site launches, expansions, and ramp-ups.
• Drive continuous improvement via data analysis and process optimization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Customer-facing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Master's degree in Supply Chain

Herramientas

ERP platforms

Material planning systems

Descripción del empleo

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

We are looking for a Regional Director, Materials Operations across Asia and EMEA, driving supply continuity, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and overall supply chain excellence. Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and regional site teams to support business growth, customer commitments, and operational performance.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Lead regional materials operations, ensuring supply continuity and effective inventory management across Asia and EMEA sites.
• Drive inventory performance, including inventory targets, ITO improvement, FOL reviews, and materials-related KPIs.
• Support supply risk mitigation, shortage management, and CTB fulfillment to meet customer and business requirements.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to improve supplier performance, localization strategies, lead-time reduction, and cost optimization.
• Establish and standardize materials governance processes, ensuring alignment across multiple sites and business units.
• Provide guidance and support to site materials teams, including training, best practice sharing, and operational reviews.
• Support new site launches, greenfield projects, expansions, and business ramp-up activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Experience We're Looking To Add To Our Team

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Proven leadership experience in a regional or multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning, inventory management, procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with material planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and customer-facing skills.

AM112

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We 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 application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance.).