Strategic Production Planning Manager

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Production Planning Manager 3 to lead production planning and scheduling across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role drives forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and on-time delivery in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in production planning or supply chain, a Bachelor's in a related field (Master's preferred), strong ERP/MRP experience, and certifications such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing ops or related field with leadership experience.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CPM or related supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience leading production planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies.
• Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management to address constraints and disruptions.
• Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.
• Develop and analyze operational reports, revenue forecasts, and KPIs for leadership decisions.
• Lead and develop planning teams, coordinating with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery commitments.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

APICS certification

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

APICS/CPIM/CSCP/CPM certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Demand planning software

Job description

Flex is seeking a Production Planning Manager 3 to lead production planning and scheduling across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role drives forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and on-time delivery in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in production planning or supply chain, a Bachelor's in a related field (Master's preferred), strong ERP/MRP experience, and certifications such as