Material Planning Analyst

Flextronics America LLC in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flex, located in Austin, TX, seeks a Material Planning Analyst to support planning and procurement for electronics manufacturing. You will maintain data, develop forecasts, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective material flow.

You will drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and supplier performance, delivering regular reports and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in materials or related field.
• Experience in Materials Planning in Manufacturing.
• Background in Electronics Manufacturing Industry ideal.
• Expert level in Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations and cost negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update forecast models for demand, consumption, and spend.
• Manage material lifecycle activities including inventory accuracy and cycle-count coordination.
• Validate consumption assumptions with Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance and Operations.
• Monitor material availability, supplier performance, and risks; communicate constraints and recovery plans.

Skills

Forecasting

Spend analysis

Inventory mgmt

Cost negotiations

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Material Planning Analyst (Finance)

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 Material Planning Analyst located in Austin TX.

Reporting to the Director, Materials Planning the Material Planning Analyst role involves maintaining materials/purchasing data, supplying data and information to other production departments, coordinating contracts, maintaining Certificates of Conformance for all suppliers, and creating and maintaining outsource parts schedules.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:

• Develop, maintain, and update demand, consumption, and spend forecasting models for assigned programs and business segments.
• Manage material lifecycle activities including inventory accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, expiration control, and cycle-count coordination.
• Validate consumption assumptions with Engineering and other stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Provide regular forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor material availability, supplier performance, and potential supply risks; communicate constraints and recovery plans promptly.
• Drive shortage mitigation activities, including expediting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and providing stakeholder updates.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce excess inventory, scrap, and write-offs through effective inventory optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and sourcing teams to ensure timely material procurement, deliveries, and cost management.
• Develop and maintain planning processes, work instructions, and reporting standards while overseeing support teams to ensure data accuracy and process compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to material planning, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and supply continuity, and present key metrics during management reviews.

Here is some of what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in materials or related field.
• Experience in Materials Planning in Manufacturing
• Background in Electronics Manufacturing Industry ideal
• Expert level in Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations and cost negotiations
• Strong knowledge in customer interfacing

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

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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