Material Planner

PT Flextronics Technology Indonesia; Batam; On-site; IDR 84,000,000 - 144,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Flextronics Technology Indonesia is seeking a qualified Material Planner to ensure timely material availability for production while optimizing inventory and minimizing risks. You will bridge Production Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Program Management, and Manufacturing Operations to keep material flow uninterrupted.

Role requires 3–5 years in material planning or related supply chain functions, hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/LN/BAAN), strong Excel skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, LN, BAAN, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Understanding inventory management principles and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in shortage management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, forecasts, and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Execute MRP planning activities and generate material replenishment plans.
• Monitor material supply status and ensure adequate inventory to support production needs.
• Review and maintain planning parameters including allocation flag, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Coordinate with Purchasing teams to ensure timely placement and execution of purchase orders.
• Identify potential material shortages and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Drive escalation activities with GCM for critical material constraints.
• Conduct regular shortage reviews and communicate risks, impacts, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Evaluate material supply risks related to demand changes, allocation situations, and long lead-time components.
• Monitor inventory health and ensure inventory levels are aligned with business targets.

Skills

Material planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Oracle

LN

BAAN

Job description

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring timely material availability to support production requirements while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing supply risks. This role acts as a key liaison between Production Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Program Management, and Manufacturing Operations to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time customer deliveries.

Key responsibilities

Analyze customer demand, forecasts, and production schedules to determine material requirements

Execute MRP planning activities and generate material replenishment plans

Monitor material supply status and ensure adequate inventory to support production needs

Review and maintain planning parameters including allocation flag, safety stock, and reorder points

Coordinate with Purchasing teams to ensure timely placement and execution of purchase orders

Identify potential material shortages and proactively develop mitigation plans

Drive escalation activities with GCM for critical material constraints

Conduct regular shortage reviews and communicate risks, impacts, and recovery plans to stakeholders

Evaluate material supply risks related to demand changes, allocation situations, and long lead-time components

Monitor inventory health and ensure inventory levels are aligned with business targets

About you

3-5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations

Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred

Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, LN, BAAN, or equivalent

Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Understanding inventory management principles and supply chain processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience in shortage management

About us

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.

Flex is a leading sketch‑to‑scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With more than 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help make the world Live smarter™, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real‑time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end‑markets.

Flex is a leading sketch‑to‑scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With more than 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help make the world Live smarter™, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real‑time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end‑markets.