Senior Engineer - Planning

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Senior Engineer – Planning in Sriperumbudur to drive materials planning for key projects, support weekly production plans, and ensure timely kit delivery aligned with customer schedules.

You will analyze shortages, manage WOs, inventory, MRB/DR, and collaborate with CFT and buyers. 8+ years of planning experience and Lean skills expected. Proficiency in Kinaxis and advanced Excel/PowerPoint is preferred, with BE/B.Tech.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech degree required.
• 8+ years of planning experience.
• Knowledge of BOMs and product structure.
• Experience in Master Scheduling and MRP.
• Lean supply chain knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning support to the CFT and ensure materials availability for weekly production.
• Develop and maintain master production schedules and run Kinaxis simulations.
• Monitor inventory levels, shortages, and excess to meet customer schedules.
• Coordinate with buyers and suppliers; manage WOs, MRB and DR.
• Ensure adherence to materials procedures.

Education

BE/B.Tech

Tools

Kinaxis

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Senior Engineer - PlanningApply: India, Sriperumbudur: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (1 day left to apply): WD230470Flex 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 SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add **Senior Engineer – Planning** located in **Sriperumbudur**.**What a typical day looks like:*** Responsible for providing expertise and support to the Customer Focus Team (CFT)* Ensuring the ability of the materials planning for a specific project or projects as required providing materials support to the weekly production planned orders and enables to achieve Kit on time drop to meet Customer Schedule.* Key assignments include providing timely Materials status through use of available Shortage reports,* Submission of Excess and Obsolete Inventory to the Customer, Work Order Management, inventory management, MRB and DR Management to achieve the operating goals.* Senior Materials Planners for New Emerging NPI Accounts to provide faster service to the NPI Customer to effectively communicate with the customer protecting Business interest of Flex.* Collate the data based on the input received from CFT, do first level of analysis and share the clean data back to the planner as per agreed timelines.* Monitor Inventory levels vs. goals, Shortage reports with detailed comments – CTB; Excess Mitigation with Buyers. Prepare the analysis for excess mitigation with the site buyer.* Schedule and coordinate status of materials within or with the external suppliers to expedite materials in conjunction with the MRP, providing support and expertise to the Buyers as required.* Review and assist the planner in generating the master production schedules, running Kinaxis can do simulation. Work orders and prepare Clear to Build Report based on the availability of the materials.* Ensure all materials procedures are adhered to by the Planner.**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Preferably Engineer (BE/B.Tech) with 8+ years of similar experience.* Must be able to analyze supply chain for demand pull in or push out.* Knowledge of BOMs and product structure.* Experience in Master Scheduling* Knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning.* Knowledge of Lean Supply Chain.* Advanced Excel with Intermediate Power Point.**What you will receive for the great work you provide:*** Health Insurance* Paid Time off#RA01## ## Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.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 [e-mail] 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).