Production Planning Manager

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead forecasting, master scheduling, and inventory strategies across its global manufacturing operations. The role partners with operations, procurement, and program management to balance demand, capacity, and supply constraints while ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive production planning experience, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems to optimize performance in a dynamic EMS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related field with leadership experience.
• Experience leading planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, forecasting, inventory optimization, and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies.
• Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management to address constraints and disruptions while maintaining schedule adherence.
• Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.
• Develop operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans, and KPIs to support leadership decisions.
• Lead and develop planning teams while coordinating with customers and stakeholders for successful launches.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Capacity planning

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS/CPIM/CSCP/CPM certification (preferred)

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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Production Planning Manager to our Global Procurement & Supply Chain organization. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain or Operations, the Production Planning Manager will lead production planning and scheduling strategies that ensure the efficient flow of materials and products across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving production forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and delivery performance while partnering with operations, procurement, program management, and customers to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can balance customer demand, operational capacity, and supply chain constraints in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Lead the development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies to support customer requirements and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management teams to proactively address material constraints, production disruptions, and demand fluctuations while maintaining schedule adherence.
• Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control processes to optimize throughput, inventory levels, and on-time delivery performance.
• Develop and analyze operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and key performance metrics to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop planning teams while partnering with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery commitments, successful product launches, and achievement of business objectives.

The Experience

We're looking to add to the team: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Strong expertise in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field, including leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience leading production planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, demand planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational data and translate insights into action plans. Excellent communication, leadership, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Master's Degree APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CPM Certification Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or other high-volume manufacturing environments MF15

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.

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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!