Materials Manager
Prysmian GroupWho we are:
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.
Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:
We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join our site in Wrexham. You will lead the goods inwards team (team of 6) and be responsible for the forecasting, planning and procurement of materials and services to meet the sales and production requirements within the inventory constraints. Working closely with the planning department to ensure you have up to date Production forecasts.
You will be responsible for:
Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies always. Complete 6S audits, safety audits, inspections, and close out actions.
Customer Service: Delivery a high level of service to internal customers, namely, planning, operations & controlling. Support suppliers with queries etc
People Management: Manage the goods inwards team day to day. Responsibility for Training & Development. Performance and absence management. Time Management System and Disciplinary
Raw Material Forecasting: Driven by the management plan and 3M production forecast, using statistical analysis of historic data, determine and define and maintain the SAP RM forecast strategy, safety stocks, re-order point in SAP to facilitate the SAP forecasting tool
Procurement: Interpret MRP to order RM to facilitate the sales and production forecasts, maintain SAP Purchase Orders and receipt deliveries
Inventory Management: Responsible for the accuracy of raw material inventory, including FIFO, cycle counting, stock checks, adjustments and investigations to include the Material Balance process. Optimise RM inventory considering working capacity constraints. Prevent & reduce provisions
Continuous Improvement: Deliver continuous improvement projects to optimise the goods inwards department and cost reduction activities. Create and maintain operating procedures and standards to deliver improvements
Waste Management: Co-ordinate site raw material waste, organising collecting and invoicing
Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and our purchasing team. Manage product and service issues, raising complaints & claims where necessary
You are the right fit if you have/are:
Previous experience in a high-volume operational department and experience of managing a team within this environment.
Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, coordinate, and direct a team of operators to achieve departmental targets and objectives.
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to meet demanding deadlines.
Keen attention to detail. Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP and inventory management
What we offer you:
25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
On-line Language Learning Access
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
Generous sick pay arrangements
O2 Mobile Discounts
Dell Advantage discounts
Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
Cycle to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Transition to Retirement Policy
Vitality scheme
Free Flu Jab
GP24 Service - Access to a GP 24 hours a day.
Our selection process:
1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)
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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!
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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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