Director Materials

Job Posting Start Date 07-24-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-04-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. 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. Job Summary ----------- To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Director, Materials** located in **Austin, TX.** Reporting to the **General Manager,** the **Director, Materials** will be responsible for leading materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and supply chain activities to ensure the timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory, cost, and operational efficiency in a very high volume automated manufacturing environment for our healthcare business unite. **What a typical day looks like:** * Lead material planning, purchasing, inventory control, and production support activities to ensure uninterrupted operations. * Develop and implement material strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and inventory management. * Partner with commodity managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives and capacity planning. * Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and drive actions to maintain optimal inventory while meeting customer requirements. * Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure material availability, quality, and cost competitiveness. * Track and analyze key supply chain metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management, planning systems, and supply chain processes. * Lead, develop, and mentor materials and supply chain team members to achieve operational and business objectives. * Collaborate directly with customers on forecasts, material requirements, delivery commitments, and issue resolution to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, planning, procurement, or inventory management and cycle count management within a manufacturing environment. * Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production planning, inventory control, and supply chain operations. * Experience managing supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, and inventory optimization strategies. * Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. #LI-EA1 EA42 SS26 AA01 CH12 MS14 CC11 EC37 PF38 JS21 NV60 FL75 **What you'll receive for the great work you provide:** * Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans * Life Insurance * Short-term and Long-term Disability * Matching 401(k) Contributions * Vacation and Paid Sick Time * Tuition Reimbursement Job Category ------------ Global Procurement & Supply Chain Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex 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 [email protected] 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. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).