Production Planner

Flextronics International USA, Inc in; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Flex in Columbia, SC is seeking a Production Planner to support production scheduling and inventory control. This role reports to the Production Planning Manager and focuses on coordinating material flow and release in ERP/MRP systems.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in production planning within manufacturing, with strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience to balance demand, capacity, and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) to meet demand while balancing material, labor, and capacity.
• Analyze inventory levels, shortages, and demand forecasts to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal stock levels.
• Review and release work orders in ERP/MRP with accurate parameters and data.
• Monitor schedule adherence and resolve material, capacity, or production issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Focus teams to align priorities and manage reschedules.
• Lead MPS, capacity planning, and inventory optimization initiatives.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 07-17-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-30-2026

Production Planner (Administrative)

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Production Planner located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the Production Planner will be In charge of helping materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand while balancing material availability, labor resources, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze inventory levels, material shortages, safety stock, and demand forecasts to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal inventory performance.
• Review and release work orders in the ERP/MRP system, ensuring accurate planning parameters, BOMs, routings, and item master data.
• Monitor schedule adherence and production performance; proactively identify and resolve constraints related to materials, capacity, quality, or operational issues.
• Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Focus Teams to align production priorities, manage reschedules, and support customer requirements.
• Lead production planning activities, including forecast reviews, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), capacity planning, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), new product introductions, and product lifecycle changes to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Generate and analyze planning, inventory, and operational KPI reports, driving continuous improvement in service levels, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment; experience in the Power Distribution industry is preferred.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing production schedules while balancing material availability, labor capacity, and customer demand.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including inventory accuracy, cycle counting, safety stock management, and shortage mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning, inventory control, and order management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

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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 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).