Production Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) Matching

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex in Austin, TX is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead forecasting, master scheduling, and inventory strategies across manufacturing operations. You will partner with operations, procurement, and program management to balance demand, capacity, and supply constraints while driving on-time delivery and optimal throughput.

The role requires 8+ years in production planning or related fields, with strong ERP/MRP expertise, leadership, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering) with 8+ years in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership experience guiding planning teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP, demand planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies to support customer requirements and operational goals.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, materials, and program management to address material constraints and schedule disruptions while maintaining adherence.
• Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.
• Develop operational reports, revenue forecasts, and KPIs to support leadership decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop planning teams, coordinating with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery commitments and successful launches.

Job description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add aProduction Planning Manager to our Global Procurement & Supply Chain organization. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain or Operations, theProduction Planning Managerwill 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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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?

NoFlex 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).