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About the Role
The Production Planning Manager will lead production planning and scheduling strategies to ensure the efficient flow of materials and products across manufacturing operations. This role drives production forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and delivery performance by partnering with operations, procurement, program management, and customers to achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies to support customer requirements and operational goals.
- Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management teams to proactively address material constraints, production disruptions, and demand fluctuations while maintaining schedule adherence.
- Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control processes to optimize throughput, inventory levels, and on-time delivery performance.
- Develop and analyze operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and key performance metrics to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop planning teams while partnering with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery commitments, successful product launches, and achievement of business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field, including leadership or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading production planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, demand planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational data and translate insights into action plans.
- Excellent communication, leadership, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Skills
- Production Planning
- Master Scheduling
- Materials Management
- Capacity Planning
- Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- ERP/MRP systems
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Production Scheduling Methodologies
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Location
- Austin TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field, including leadership or supervisory experience.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's Degree (Preferred)
- APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CPM Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 accessibility@flex.com 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).