Production Planner

flex; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Coopersville, MI is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate procurement activities, manage supplier relations, and ensure timely availability of materials. The role requires strong communication and management skills, along with relevant experience in manufacturing or automotive sectors. Join us to contribute to innovative product development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Matching 401(k) contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for procuring materials and components.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage purchasing data.
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage inventory discrepancies.

Skills

People Management

Process Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Posting Start Date: 05-13-2025
Job Posting End Date: [Specify end date if available]

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 production requirements.
• Receiving and handling order confirmations.
• Checking and modifying purchase orders based on changes in the production plan, utilizing tools like the Shortage List and Open Purchase Order List.
• Tracking shipments and following up as needed.
• Conducting regular weekly stock checks to avoid overstocking.
• Minimizing obsolescence risks through weekly obsolete report reviews.
• Communicating with freight forwarders, warehouses, and organizing transportation when necessary.
• Handling claims and settling debit and credit issues.
• Filing and recording all necessary procurement documents.
• Verifying inventory levels of critical materials and addressing discrepancies with warehouse personnel.
• Managing purchasing data privacy.
• Ensuring timely availability of active components at the right price for production needs.
• Reviewing requisitions and MRP outputs.
• Consulting with vendors regarding product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Ordering, rescheduling, and canceling materials based on requisitions and MRP outputs.
• Maintaining procurement records of 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 material movement through the production cycle.
• Conducting quarterly supplier reviews.
• Maintaining procurement 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 process management skills.
• Previous experience in automotive, manufacturing, or electronics sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Preferably, SMT/PCBA experience.

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

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

Job Category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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 disabilities during the application process—please contact [e-mail] for assistance.