Production Planner

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Planner in Coopersville, MI. This role focuses on coordinating procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely availability of materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in automotive or manufacturing sectors. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinating activities related to procuring direct materials and components.
• Maintaining relations with suppliers and placing orders.
• Conducting weekly stock checks to prevent overstocking.

Skills

People Management

Process Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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Job Summary

The Production Planner will be based in Coopersville, MI and report to the Logistics Manager. This role involves coordinating activities related to procuring direct materials, components, and equipment.

What a Typical Day Looks Like:

1. Maintaining relations with suppliers.
2. Placing orders for raw materials and purchased parts based on production requirements.
3. Receiving and handling order confirmations.
4. Checking and modifying purchase orders according to changes in the production plan, utilizing the Shortage List and Open Purchase Order List.
5. Tracking shipments and following up as needed.
6. Conducting weekly stock checks to prevent overstocking.
7. Minimizing obsolescence risks through weekly obsolete reports.
8. Communicating with freight forwarders and warehouses, including organizing transportation.
9. Handling claims and settling debit and credit issues.
10. Filing and recording all necessary documents.
11. Checking inventory of critical materials and resolving discrepancies with warehouse personnel.
12. Managing purchasing data privacy.
13. Ensuring timely availability of active components at the right price.
14. Reviewing requisitions and MRP outputs.
15. Consulting with vendors regarding product information, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
16. Ordering, rescheduling, or canceling materials based on requisitions and MRP output.
17. Maintaining procurement records, including purchase details, costs, delivery, and inventories.
18. Managing supplier relationships concerning price, delivery, and quality expectations, escalating issues as needed.
19. Approving invoices for payment.
20. Investigating inventory levels and monitoring material movement through the production cycle.
21. Conducting quarterly supplier reviews.
22. Maintaining procurement reports and metrics.

The Experience We’re Looking to Add to Our Team

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.
• Previous experience in automotive, manufacturing, or electronics sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Preferably, experience with SMT/PCBA processes.

What You'll Receive for Your Great 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

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.

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