Director, Material Operations of Warehouse/Logistics

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## Job Summary



Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Summary :

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Planning Senior Director located in  Batu Kawan, Penang .

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:

- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree.
- Typically requires 12 years of experience in materials management.
- Lean Supply Chain training desired.
- Preference Master’s degree in related field.

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

- Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Allowances & Bonuses*

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## Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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