Materials Planning Manager

flextronics; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Materials Planning Manager in Prai, Penang to lead material planning for finished goods and WIP, and to balance supply and demand to improve customer service.

You will direct a team, coach planners, coordinate cross‑functional reviews, and work with senior management to refine forecasts; required: bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in materials sourcing or supply chain design, plus knowledge of electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years in materials sourcing, commodity management or supply chain design/management.
• Understanding of cost accounting and electronics component markets.
• Background in electronics manufacturing and OEM product development.

Responsibilities

• Directs the team in best practices for finished goods and WIP planning.
• Manages, coaches and mentors a team with focus on performance.
• Directs planners to meet inventory and turn targets and reduce back orders.
• Collaborates with senior management to refine forecasts and plans.
• Hold cross-functional meetings to review Supply and Demand plans.
• Reviews issues and recommends actions on constraints and backlog.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 Materials Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang

Responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities. Enhance customer service levels possible by balancing supply and demand.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning .

• Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.

• Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.

• Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.

• Hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan.

• Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long-term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of materials sourcing, commodity management or supply chain design/management or other related area. Prior experience in manufacturing would be an added advantage.

• Must have an understanding of cost accounting, electronic component markets, price trends and technologies.

• A background in electronics manufacturing and a thorough understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) product development process.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Allowances & Bonuses

HH39

AA98

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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