Materials Manager

Prysmian; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cabling solutions provider is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee the goods inwards team in Wrexham. This role involves procurement, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in a high-volume operational environment and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 employee counselling service

Online Language Learning Access

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume operational department and experience of managing a team.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Deliver high level of service to internal customers.
• Manage the goods inwards team day to day.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

SAP knowledge

Operational flexibility

Tools

MS Office Applications

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your Contribution To Prysmian's Success

We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join our site in Wrexham. You will lead the goods inwards team (team of 6) and be responsible for the forecasting, planning and procurement of materials and services to meet the sales and production requirements within the inventory constraints. Working closely with the planning department to ensure you have up to date Production forecasts.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies always. Complete 6S audits, safety audits, inspections, and close out actions.
• Customer Service: Deliver a high level of service to internal customers, namely, planning, operations & controlling. Support suppliers with queries etc.
• People Management: Manage the goods inwards team day to day. Responsibility for Training & Development. Performance and absence management. Time Management System and Disciplinary.
• Raw Material Forecasting: Driven by the management plan and 3M production forecast, using statistical analysis of historic data, determine and define and maintain the SAP RM forecast strategy, safety stocks, re-order point in SAP to facilitate the SAP forecasting tool.
• Procurement: Interpret MRP to order RM to facilitate the sales and production forecasts, maintain SAP Purchase Orders and receipt deliveries.
• Inventory Management: Responsible for the accuracy of raw material inventory, including FIFO, cycle counting, stock checks, adjustments and investigations to include the Material Balance process. Optimise RM inventory considering working capacity constraints. Prevent & reduce provisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Deliver continuous improvement projects to optimise the goods inwards department and cost reduction activities. Create and maintain operating procedures and standards to deliver improvements.
• Waste Management: Co-ordinate site raw material waste, organising collecting and invoicing.
• Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and our purchasing team. Manage product and service issues, raising complaints & claims where necessary.

You Are The Right Fit If You Have/are

• Previous experience in a high-volume operational department and experience of managing a team within this environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coordinate, and direct a team of operators to achieve departmental targets and objectives.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to meet demanding deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail. Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP and inventory management.

What We Offer You

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance.
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment.
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service.
• On-line Language Learning Access.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
• Generous sick pay arrangements.
• O2 Mobile Discounts.
• Dell Advantage discounts.
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Transition to Retirement Policy.
• Vitality scheme.
• Free Flu Jab.
• GP24 Service - Access to a GP 24 hours a day.

Our selection process:

• Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min).

If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.