Materials Manager

Perdido Bay United Methodist Church; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Materials Manager to lead and optimize operations within the service business. This role involves managing the UK Lifts and Escalators business, ensuring efficient materials management, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will excel in project and change management, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive culture, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday

8 additional bank holidays

1 volunteering day

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Bonus

Private medical insurance

KONE discounts

Prolonged disability insurance

24/7 GP support & wellbeing access

Qualifications

• Expertise in project and change management with strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a complex and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in collaboration with Global Spares Supply.
• Optimize materials ordering process and manage master data.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Service Operations Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Salesforce

SAP

Communication Skills

Job description

The role of the Materials Manager is to lead, plan, direct and monitor the operations of the material management function within the service business.

This position will manage our UK Lifts and Escalators business and can be based at either our Warrington, Keighley, Birmingham, Clapham, or Chertsey office.

2 days a week travel will be expected to meet up with the Operations Managers as well as some possible travel overseas to Ireland, Netherlands, and Finland.

Responsibilities

1. Manage projects in collaboration with Global Spares Supply (GSS).
2. Optimise materials ordering process.
3. Manage master data associated with materials and storage locations / UPS access points.
4. Support the regions in the process of spares identification and utilisation of Product Information Portal (PIP).
5. Be an expert on materials working closely with all associated Service business function experts.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Project Management.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge of service operations tools and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly complex, diverse, changing environment, whilst adapting to change and maintaining focus on key business goals and objectives.
• Microsoft Office – Excel is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, SAP, is desirable.
• Good communication in both written and verbal English.

What KONE can offer:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional bank holidays, 1 volunteering day, pension scheme, development opportunities, and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift & escalators industry, bonus, car, private medical insurance, KONE discounts, prolonged disability insurance (PDI), long service awards, hybrid working, 24/7 GP support & wellbeing access.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other, and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.