Head of Supply Chain, UK

Anord Mardix; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in critical power solutions is looking for a Head of Supply Chain based in Kendal, UK. The candidate will oversee the overall supply chain strategy, including logistics and operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. Requires 8+ years of experience in project management and supply chain operations along with leadership and negotiation skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Access to a virtual GP service 24/7

Flexible/Remote/Hybrid work options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in project management and supply chain operations.
• Proven track record of delivering operational efficiency.
• Experience managing multisite engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall supply chain strategy maximizing efficiency.
• Lead purchasing processes for logistics needs.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes affecting supply chain activities.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Operations

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in business or engineering

Job description

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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.

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Job Summary

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.

Anord Mardix have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain – UK, based in our Kendal office. The Head of Supply Chain will oversee the organisations overall supply chain strategy including tactical buying, logistics, warehousing and operations - in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.

What a typical day looks like:

To ensure supply chain structure is adequate and robust in its structure to service needs of the business and customers in all operational situations

Be responsible for driving and controlling the overall supply chain process with a productivity and continuous improvement approach, monitoring and reporting out on the activity with a supply chain score card through relevant KPIs

Ensure statistical and collaborative forecasting, in order to optimise reliability

Lead the purchasing process of logistics needs of infrastructure, equipment and services in coordination with purchasing department procedures

Manage data analysis that strategizes on ways to reduce cycle time and improve the value chains efficiency

Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws

Ensure that the selection of transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution

Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers

Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists

Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials

Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements

Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders

Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements

Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities

Manage the integration of new projects into the company supply planning process:

Align production plans & resource utilization, inventory projections and financial variables.

Establish and propose methods of optimizing resources & costs while achieving production & inventory targets.

Lead reviews of budgeted production volumes and assumptions

Lead supply meetings to review supply/demand balances and inventory projections with Commercial, Finance, Quality & Contract Manufacturing

Lead reviews of opportunistic business management and risk mitigation

Recommend Purchase Order requirements to Contract Manufacturing Operations (finished product, intermediate product, materials)

Attend and participate in monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning meetings, including leading supply meetings for appropriate manufacturing sites and/or product families.

Calculate, compile, and communicate business performance against key performance indicators and associated metrics for production plan, customer service, and inventory management performance

Ensure all procedures and processes currently in place are fit for purpose and in line with best practice

Lead and develop the local supply chain management team

Ensure collaboration with peers in other sites as well as establish a strong collaboration with other supply chain functions globally

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Degree in business or engineering related discipline with 8+ years of related experience in a project management and supply chain operation

Success in delivering continuous improvement in an environment of change

Successfully delivered operational efficiency in a manufacturing/supply chain business of £150m plus

International and domestic experience in demanding roles

Proven track record of relationship building at a senior level, both internally and externally

Track record of operational performance improvement in production, projects and supply chain leading

Leadership track record of delivery of multiple change programs

Highly developed team coordination and decision-making skills

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Engineering background who thrives on a demanding and challenging environment

Ability to move from strategic to operational detail

Experienced in successfully managing demanding customers

Comfortable in managing multisite engineering and operations

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

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

Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

Referral bonus

Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function

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.