Flex

Director, Materials

Flex$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, planning, and procurement within manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control.
  • Proficient in managing supplier performance and sourcing initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability in driving cost reduction and process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead material planning, purchasing, inventory control, and production support.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams for sourcing and capacity planning.
  • Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to maintain optimal supply.
  • Establish supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost competitiveness.
  • Analyze supply chain metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management and supply chain processes.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits.
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions.
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 07-24-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-04-2026


Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Materials located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the General Manager,the Director, Materials will be responsible for leading materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and supply chain activities to ensure the timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory, cost, and operational efficiency in a very high volume automated manufacturing environment for our healthcare business unite.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Lead material planning, purchasing, inventory control, and production support activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Develop and implement material strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and inventory management.
  • Partner with commodity managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives and capacity planning.
  • Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and drive actions to maintain optimal inventory while meeting customer requirements.
  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure material availability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Track and analyze key supply chain metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management, planning systems, and supply chain processes.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor materials and supply chain team members to achieve operational and business objectives.
  • Collaborate directly with customers on forecasts, material requirements, delivery commitments, and issue resolution to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, planning, procurement, or inventory management and cycle count management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production planning, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
  • Experience managing supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, and inventory optimization strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

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

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain


Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
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