To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Supply Chain Management located in Austin, Tx.  

Reporting to the Sr Director, Supply Chain Management the  Director, Supply Chain Management is responsible to manage a team of supply chain management professionals and to develop and implement world class supply chain strategies that provide Flex and our Customers with a Strategic Market advantage. Develop and drive supply chain strategies that are consistent with established company policies, worldwide material/procurement strategies.

What a typical day looks like:

• Create and implement a global supply chain strategy in support of the Global program that is synchronized with business segment material strategies and metrics. 
• Implement programs to optimize inventory turnover while mitigating inventory exposure and reducing risk for both Flex and our customer. These activities include implementation of contractual excess and obsolescence terms with the customer as well as supplier managed inventory programs. 
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives in an effort to maximize cost reduction. Measure and report on project status both internally and to the customer 
• Consolidate input from commodity managers, site materials management, and personal efforts for consolidated program sourcing documents that maximize flexibility and maintain cost to performance targets both internally and externally. 
• Support Design Services Procurement Manager (DSPM) activities for new programs for specific Global customers. Provide forward price projections, as required. 
• Support Flex sites on critical material expedite requests. 
• Direct customer quotation requirements.  
• Support the defined supply chain strategy, and minimize Flex exposure to inventory impacted by quoted pricing. 
• Manage purchasing activities associated with New Product Introduction efforts. Complete line item source awards, new supplier development, and item-master upload. 
• Ensure the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism are adhered to in the procurement process in accordance with corporate requirements. 
• Direct interaction with Business Development and Global Account Management team members in assisting with customer meetings, escalations, and provide support in the sales cycle. 

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training
• Minimum of 8 years of management experience. 
• A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses. Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation package and database systems.   
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 

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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

Is Sponsorship Available?