Material Planning Analyst

Job Posting Start Date 09-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-01-2026 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. Job Summary ----------- To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Material Planning Analyst** located in **Austin TX.**  Reporting to the **Director,** **Materials Planning** the **Material Planning Analyst** role involves maintaining materials/purchasing data, supplying data and information to other production departments, coordinating contracts, maintaining Certificates of Conformance for all suppliers, and creating and maintaining outsource parts schedules. **Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:** * Develop, maintain, and update demand, consumption, and spend forecasting models for assigned programs and business segments. * Manage material lifecycle activities including inventory accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, expiration control, and cycle count coordination. * Validate consumption assumptions with Engineering and other stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness. * Provide regular forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations, and business stakeholders. * Monitor material availability, supplier performance, and potential supply risks; communicate constraints and recovery plans promptly. * Drive shortage mitigation activities, including expediting materials, coordinating with suppliers, and providing stakeholder updates. * Identify and implement opportunities to reduce excess inventory, scrap, and write-offs through effective inventory optimization strategies. * Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and sourcing teams to ensure timely material procurement, deliveries, and cost management. * Develop and maintain planning processes, work instructions, and reporting standards while overseeing support teams to ensure data accuracy and process compliance. * Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to material planning, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and supply continuity, and present key metrics during management reviews. **Here is some of what you’ll need:** * Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. * 5 years of experience in materials or related field. * Experience in Materials Planning in Manufacturing * Background in Electronics Manufacturing Industry ideal * Expert level in Excel, PowerPoint * Experience in forecasting, spend, inventory, and performance reports to Finance, Operations and cost negotiations * Strong knowledge in customer interfacing #LI-YV1 EA1 EA42 SS26 AA01 CH12 MS14 CC11 EC37 JS21 **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 Relocation: Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex 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 [email protected] 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).