Strategic 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

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.