Production Planner

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company is seeking a Production Planner located in Prai, Penang. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating production based on resource availability.

Expect responsibilities including preparation of production plans, monitoring stock levels, and addressing issues impacting performance. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience are required, alongside benefits like medical insurance and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in production planning.
• Basic people and process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate product release based on material and capacity availability.
• Prepare production plans and manage stock levels.
• Monitor and control the implementation of plans and reports.

Skills

Process management

Material planning

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Production PlannerApplylocations: Malaysia, Penangtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD223376Flex 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 a **Production Planner** located in **Prai, Penang**.This role will be in charge of helping materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.**What a typical day looks like:*** Checking the possibility of the order fulfillment based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment’s etc.), confirmation of the order.* Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company, notification of the purchasing group.* Monitoring, control of implementation of plans, starting necessary actions in case of deviations* Preparation of long-term plans, forecasts (MPS, Forecast).* Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's.* Preparing of Clean to build reports, checking the material availability, replanning if necessary, informing of order desk, ECO implementation tracing.* Monitoring of stock level, handling of stock differences.* Preparing management and CFT specificized reports, monitoring of KPI's.* Giving assistance, replacement in certain cases to SCM and Order desk within the CFT.* Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests.* Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals.* Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs.* May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs.* Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues.* Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Order Management.* Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions.* Represents Order Management on various Customer Focus Teams.* May also help inventory control, supply chain management, material planning, and scheduling.**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:*** Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.* Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.**What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:*** Medical benefits, dental, vision* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* Performance BonusNB87## ## Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:Optional Skills: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).