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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\n\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Manager located in Guadalajara North.\nReporting to the Director, Operations Engineering, the Materials Manager role will beresponsible for direct and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in some or all of the following areas: material planning, distribution, inventory control, material research, purchasing and supply chain management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nCoordinate the planning activities across the site.\nManages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.\nManages, controls, and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss goals including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory.\nEnsures the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards, affecting quality by assuring that suspicious material is identified, and that material is handled, stored, and delivered properly.\nEnsures a high degree of customer satisfaction through negotiations of customer expectations and managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.\nCoordinates with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.\nManages controls and directs the actions for excess and obsoletes.\nIn charge of accurate inventory cycle counts, and controls.\nProvides for the proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.\nDevelops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems.\nReviews, plans, and approves purchase orders and change notices.\nReviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.\nIn charge of disposition of excess and obsolete materials.\nTravel as required.\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nBA/BS/MBA in a related field or equivalent experience.\nAdvanced English proficiency, with the ability to serve as the main point of contact for key customers.\nStrong background in materials planning and purchasing within electronics manufacturing environments.\nExperience leading teams, including direct management.\nExperience supporting customers within electrical and electronic integration environments.\nHands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems.\nAdvanced Excel and MS Office skills; experience with Kinaxis and Agile is highly desirable.\nAbility to interact and influence at executive levels, partnering closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.\nStrong negotiation, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nCompetitive Salary.\nLife & Medical insurance.\nChristmas Bonus.\nFood Coupons.\nSaving Fund.\nMG61\nJob Category\nGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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