Director de Materiales

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Job Summary

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

Reporting to the Operations Director, Materials Director role involves working closely with the management teams within the Materials segment, in charge of directing and guiding the implementation of strategies and tactical execution for efficient and cost-effective materials flow to deliver the maximum advantage to the business (segment) and customers.

What a typical day looks like:

- Guide and direct sourcing teams in identifying, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies and supply chain management best practice.
- Plan and implement activities related to the timely and cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
- Work closely with sub-ordinates to ensure global strategies and policies are effectively developed, communicated and implemented driving best practices.
- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, material control systems and metrics to reduce costs, streamline procedures and implement solutions.
- Establish successful relationships with suppliers on a country, regional or global basis to ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
- Work with the Global Commodity management and strategic supply chain management teams on sourcing strategies including supplier selection, risk research and capacity management.
- Coordinate with Finance on matters involving inventory carrying costs and review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory.
- Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Regularly interact with executives and major clients which may result in influencing and/or persuading customer negotiations.
- Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

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

- BA/BS/MBA or equivalent work experience.
- Fluent English oral and written.
- Previous experience in materials area (at managerial level).
- Experience in the Electronics Manufacturing (PCBA knowledge).
- Previous experience using Baan.
- Advanced English

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

- Competitive Salary.
- Life & Medical insurance.
- Christmas Bonus.
- Food Coupons.
- Saving Fund.

KR83

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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