Production Planning Manager

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

Job summary

Flex seeks a Production Planning Manager to lead forecasts, schedules, capacity and inventory across global manufacturing. You will partner with operations, procurement, and program management to balance demand and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal throughput.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in production planning or supply chain roles, with strong ERP/MRP skills and leadership abilities in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required with 8+ years of progressive experience.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP, forecasting, and production scheduling methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies.
• Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management to address constraints.
• Drive shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control for throughput and on-time delivery.
• Develop operational reports, forecasts, and KPIs for leadership decisions.
• Mentor and develop planning teams and coordinate with customers on launches.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Materials management

Capacity planning

Forecasting

Inventory control

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree

APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CPM Certification

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. 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.

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

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