Production Planner

Flextronics America LLC; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Planner in Coopersville, MI, to coordinate procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure materials are available for production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in related fields. Join a collaborative environment that values growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Matching 401(k) contributions

Vacation and paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or electronics industries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for materials and components.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage inventory levels.
• Handle purchase orders and track shipments.

Skills

People Management

Process Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Posting Details

Job Posting Start Date: 05-13-2025

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

The Production Planner will be based in Coopersville, MI, reporting to the Logistics Manager. This Production Planner coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials, components, and equipment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Maintaining relations with suppliers.
• Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the production requirements.
• Receiving and handling confirmations.
• Checking purchase orders and modifying them based on changes in the production plan using the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List.
• Tracking shipments and urging delivery if needed.
• Conducting regular weekly stock checks to avoid overstocking.
• Minimizing obsolescence risk through weekly obsolete report reviews.
• Communicating with freight forwarders, warehouses, and organizing transportation as needed.
• Handling claims, and settling debit and credit issues.
• Filing and recording all necessary documents.
• Checking inventory of critical materials according to the Shortage List, including personal verification if needed.
• Collaborating with warehouse personnel to address inventory discrepancies.
• Managing purchasing data privacy.
• Ensuring all active components meet production needs and are available at the right time and price.
• Reviewing requisitions and MRP output.
• Consulting with vendors regarding product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Ordering, rescheduling, and canceling materials based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintaining procurement records including items purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories.
• Managing supplier relationships to meet price, delivery, and quality expectations, escalating issues when necessary.
• Approving invoices for payment.
• Investigating inventory levels.
• Monitoring the movement of materials through the production cycle.
• Conducting quarterly supplier reviews.
• Maintaining procurement records, reports, and metrics.

The experience we're looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.
• Previous experience in automotive, manufacturing, or electronics industries.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• SMT/PCBA experience (preferred).

What you'll receive for your work:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Vacation and paid sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Job Category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Additional Information

Is Sponsorship Available? No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment 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, or any other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.