Supply Chain Planning Manager

Crown Technical Systems; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Technical Systems in Fontana, CA is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead finished goods and WIP planning, directing the team in daily operations and applying best-in-class planning practices. You will collaborate with senior management to align demand forecasts with supply, monitor inventory targets, and strive to improve service levels and on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of four years in related planning roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of four years in material or production planning or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Directs the team in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning.
• Coaches and mentors a team; supports continuous development and performance management.
• Directs activities to meet inventory level and turn goals, reduce back orders, and improve customer service.
• Collaborates with Senior Management to inform forecasts and adjust forecasts for historical and environmental events.
• Leads cross-functional reviews of the Supply and Demand plan.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4 years of related planning experience

Job description

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands‑on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

General Purpose:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Material Planning Manager located in Fontana, CA.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning
• Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.
• Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.
• Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.
• Hold cross‑functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan

Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long‑term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.

Education/Experience

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training. Typicaly requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Crown Technical Systems 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 Crown Technical Systems, you must complete the application process first).