Material Planning Analyst

flextronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) matching

Vacation and paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Material Planning Analyst in Austin, TX to support data-driven material planning and procurement activities. You will maintain data, generate forecasts, and coordinate with engineering and purchasing to optimize inventory and supply continuity.

Responsibilities include developing forecasting models, monitoring supplier performance, and leading cost-reduction initiatives. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years in materials planning, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Customer interfacing

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 09-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-01-2026Flex 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 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

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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 ChainRelocation:Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

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