Strategic 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 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.