Materials Analyst

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Matching

Vacation & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex, based in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Materials Analyst to optimize material planning and inventory management, supporting production schedules and customer demand. You will collaborate with Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and cost-effective supply.

This role offers exposure to a growing, spin-off environment with opportunities to influence SpinCo’s digital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Typically requires 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory analysis, supply chain, manufacturing, or related analytic role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, demand planning, forecasting and data analysis in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements and support planning activities to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks.
• Track and report key inventory metrics, driving improvements in accuracy and reductions in excess/obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.
• Evaluate material movement and inventory transactions to maintain data integrity for efficient production operations.
• Support inventory cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to improve inventory control.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Data analysis

Forecasting

Demand planning

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

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.

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

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job summary:

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to add a Material Analyst located in Milpitas, California.

Reporting to the Material Manager the Materials Analyst will be responsible for analyzing material requirements, inventory trends, demand forecasts, and supply chain performance to support efficient manufacturing operations and ensure material availability.

This role works closely with Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to monitor inventory health, identify material shortages and excesses, evaluate supply and demand fluctuations, and support production schedules.

What a typical day looks like:

• Analyze material requirements and support planning activities to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks.
• Track and report key inventory metrics, helping drive improvements in inventory accuracy and reductions in excess and obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective material availability.
• Evaluate material movement and inventory transactions to maintain data integrity and support efficient production operations.
• Support inventory cycle count programs, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve inventory control.
• Generate and maintain reports on material performance, inventory trends, shortages, and forecasted requirements.
• Assist in the review of purchase orders, material change notices, and demand fluctuations to ensure adequate supply coverage.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of material planning processes, procedures, and inventory control practices.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and recommend disposition strategies to minimize financial impact.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material‑related issues and support on‑time delivery objectives.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain and material management performance.
• Travel as required.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2‑5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory analysis, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related analytical role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, and data analysis in a manufacturing environment preferred.

AC29 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

Application Deadline: Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job‑related, non‑discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$64,600.00 USD - $88,800.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available? No

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).

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!

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