Production Planning Manager

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Penang region is seeking a Production Planning Manager to coordinate the flow of work and materials, align production with the master plan, and manage forecasts. The role requires developing production forecasts and adjusting plans to meet demand while communicating updates to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years in production planning or related areas, including supervision, and strong people and process management

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Requires minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.
• Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
• Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs to define production requirements.
• Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand and communicate updates to relevant parties.
• Produce revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conduct studies relating to new products or processes to improve costs and efficiency.
• Report on production status and any production issues to upper management.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Master scheduling

Supply chain coordination

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP software

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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang. Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
• Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals.
• Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes.
• Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements.
• Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management.
• Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues.
• In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
• Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs.
• Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures.
• Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
• Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
• Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.

Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Requires minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision. Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.

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

• Full range of medical benefits
• dental
• vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Allowances & Bonuses NB09 AA98

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.

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!