EMEA Materials Manager

Fortive Corporation; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an EMEA Materials Manager in a pivotal leadership role at a global industry leader. You'll oversee the supply chain of electronic components, ensuring timely production and minimizing inventory risks. This position offers the chance to drive continuous improvement using proven methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape regional operations strategy. If you're passionate about supply chain efficiency and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of an innovative company that values growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain and materials management in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Planner Buyers for consistent material availability.
• Optimize inventory levels and improve supply chain performance metrics.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Materials Management

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Fortive Business System (FBS)

Job description

Job Title: EMEA Materials Manager
Location: Norwich, UK
Department: Operations
Reports To: EMEA Operations Director
Company: Fluke

Why You Should Join:

• High-Impact Leadership Role
  You'll lead a vital team responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials into a key manufacturing site, directly supporting production and customer delivery. This is a high-visibility role with direct influence on operational performance and business success.
• Be Part of a Global Industry Leader
  Fluke is a world leader in electronic test tools and software, known for innovation, quality, and reliability. As part of the Fortive Corporation, you’ll gain exposure to a global network of best-in-class companies and resources.
• Drive Continuous Improvement with Fortive Business System (FBS)
  You'll use proven lean tools and methodologies to deliver measurable results in inventory management and supplier performance. FBS empowers leaders to implement real, sustainable change and accelerate professional growth.
• Join a Collaborative and Strategic EMEA Leadership Team
  As part of the Fluke EMEA Operations Leadership Team, you’ll help shape regional operations strategy and collaborate with cross-functional leaders across the business—enhancing both your impact and career trajectory.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Materials Manager to join our team based from our Norwich manufacturing facility. This critical leadership position will oversee our team of Planner Buyers and be responsible for managing and optimising the end-to-end supply chain of electronic components and products into our factory.

The successful candidate will be a key driver of supply chain efficiency, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to meet production schedules while minimizing inventory risk. This role is instrumental in supporting production, working closely with Master Schedulers, Procurement, and other key stakeholders to deliver on-time production with optimal inventory health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Planner Buyers to deliver consistent material availability and supplier performance.
• Own and manage material planning processes, aligning supply with production demand and master scheduling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Master Scheduling, and Procurement to drive alignment and supply continuity.
• Optimize inventory levels by improving inventory turns, reducing excess and obsolete stock, and aligning inventory value to forecast and plan.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on supply chain performance metrics including supplier on-time delivery (OTD), inventory value, and forecast accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement through the use of Fortive Business System (FBS) tools, focusing on inventory value reduction and supplier performance improvements.
• Lead initiatives to mitigate supply chain risk, identify constraints, and proactively resolve material shortages.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Fluke EMEA Operations Leadership Team, supporting strategic operations initiatives across the region.

Experience

• Proven experience in supply chain, materials management, or planning within a manufacturing environment, ideally electronics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving improvements in inventory performance, supply planning, and supplier delivery.
• Deep understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply planning tools.
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies (FBS, Kaizen, etc.).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Fortive Business System or similar structured lean/CI systems.
• Background in electronics manufacturing or a similar high-precision, fast-paced industry.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.