Materials Manager

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Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7 billion.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com

Position Summary

We are looking for a Materials Manager to manage and develop the Planning and Procurement teams to achieve the company's Operational targets whilst ensuring that the Day to Day activities are achieved in line with Operational expectations.

To provide expertise in Working Capital management, Master Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, and Process adherence, whilst delivering and deploying best in class practices associated with process management/health checks and MRP management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive managed inventory reduction & Working Capital improvements.
• Support excellence in Excess and Obsolete initiatives and projects
• Ensure strategy is in place and implemented to facilitate optimal delivery of supplier material.
• Implement & Drive planning and purchasing Initiatives implementing appropriate strategies in line with business needs & objectives.
• Complete continual process health checks and audits to ensure conformance and day-to-day adherence
• Identify and monitor Risk and Vulnerability affecting the key processes with the focus of continually improving
• Own the MPS, managing forecasts, loading variants, and main line instrument order dating in line with market demand
• Drive continuous improvement within the Supply Chain and internal processes to support best practice
• Where supply issues are identified work with the supply chain, manufacturing engineers, product managers and engineers to find a solution.
• Analyse past dues to drive continuous improvement in all areas.
• Using data, review minimum inventory holding for key components.
• Implement new processes and encourage innovation within the business.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are adhered to in line with Business Unit requirements.
• Analyse data to drive decision marking and process improvement
• Support internal initiatives on Product Development and New Product Implementation
• Manage, mentor, guide, and challenge each team to drive excellence in each area

Requirements for Consideration

• Experience in People and Process Management.
• Experience in MPS, forecasting and Working capital management
• Appreciation of P&L and how the bottom line is impacted
• Experience with excess and obsolete processes
• Excellent people management and soft skills
• High attention to detail and disciplined approach
• Understand Global Cost Drives together with their cause and effect.
• Experience with a continually evolving and growing operation.
• Data analytics and/or Planning background - Understand data trends, materials, MPS, and manufacturing processes.
• Have strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal & influencing skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques with the mentality that there is always a way to make the process better
• Organised - able to document, handle, prioritise and deal with a high volume of projects and tasks.
• Recognise trends to ensure plan adherence
• Possess the ability to work with multiple teams to drive best practice

Desirable Skills:

• IT - MS Navision ERP System.
• Project Management Skills.
• Experience in Global Sourcing and Supply Chains.
• Advanced Planning techniques.
• Background and understanding of end-to-end Operations.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Proactive "Can Do" attitude.
• Strong negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in a clear professional and concise manner.
• A willingness to question, understand & challenge both Product and Process for improvement and gain.
• Creative and Analytical
• Excellent people management skills
• Flawless attention to detail
• Ability and desire to mentor and guide team members
• Data driven

Experience/Qualifications

5 years in a similar role

What Taylor Hobson offer you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club - fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox - our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.