Celeros Flow Technology
Head of Materials Management & Planning
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Job Title: Head of Materials Management & Planning
Company Overview
For over 140 years, Celeros Flow Technology has been dedicated to ensuring the safe and reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, we provide mission-critical, sustainable flow control solutions globally.
Role Summary
Celeros Flow Technology is seeking a Head of Materials Management & Planning for the Cathcart Manufacturing Facility. This role involves strategic oversight and management of all materials-related activities, collaborating with various teams to ensure timely procurement and effective utilization of materials.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a dedicated team to execute the site materials plan meeting customer requirements
- Develop and implement materials management strategies aligned with project requirements and organizational goals
- Analyze project demands and forecast material needs based on production schedules and lead times
- Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of materials
- Implement best practices for inventory turnover and minimize excess stock while avoiding shortages
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance materials management efficiency
- Lead and mentor the materials management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
- Develop training programs to enhance the team's skills in materials management and supply chain processes
- Ensure ERP master data integrity and review this regularly
- Where slippages occur, ensure steps are taken and communicated to the Site Lead and relevant functional leads with a recovery plan
- Responsible for reporting Materials related metrics to the organization
Essential Skills
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, management, or related discipline. Masters in related field would be desirable.
- Strong background in the management of materials and sourcing within a design and manufacturing environment
- Experience in total quality, six sigma, or similar environments
- Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP or Oracle) and their use in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills
- ASCM (formally APICS) certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a security clearance is essential
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KPIs
- Customer Need On Time Delivery
- Manufacturing Need On Time Delivery (Production Schedule adherence)
- Aged Shipments
- Work Centre Utilisation
- Work Order Aging
- Exception Messages (Push-Out, Pull-In, Cancellation etc)
- Excess Inventory
- Factory Capacity Accuracy vs Actuals
- Factory Hours Load vs Plan
Personal Skills & Competencies
- Strong Interpersonal skills as part of working in a dynamic matrix organization
- Strong adaptable individual with the ability to multitask with high work loads
- Demonstrated critical thinking & logical skills with a proven track record in a complex factory environment
- Demonstrated capability to manage change
- An analytical approach to planning and problem solving
- Capable of helping to forge and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Able to effectively manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to evaluate situations, assess impact and risk whilst advising on and justifying proposed course(s) of actions
- A confident communicator both verbally and written
Requirements
- Valid Right to Work in the UK
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to develop
- Bonus
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Holiday buy and sell
- Pension
- Life Cover
- Employee Assistance Program
- Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle
Physical Demands
- Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
- Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
- Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
- Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)
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Working Conditions
- Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
- Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
- Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Celeros Flow Technology Values
- Integrity: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.
- Speed: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.
- Accountability: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.
- Partnership: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.
- Excellence: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.
Quality
Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.
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