Planner Scheduler

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 _**Planner Scheduler**_ located in _**Prai, Penang**_. This role will be in charge of helping materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.   **What a typical day looks like:** * Checking the possibility of the order fulfillment based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment’s etc.), confirmation of the order. * Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company, notification of the purchasing group. * Monitoring, control of implementation of plans, starting necessary actions in case of deviations. * Preparation of long-term plans, forecasts (MPS, Forecast). * Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's. * Preparing of Clean to build reports, checking the material availability, replanning if necessary, informing of order desk, ECO implementation tracing. * Monitoring of stock level, handling of stock differences. * Preparing management and CFT specificized reports, monitoring of KPI's. * Giving assistance, replacement in certain cases to SCM and Order desk within the CFT. * Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests. * Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals. * Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs.  * May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs. * Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues. * Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Order Management. * Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions. * Represents Order Management on various Customer Focus Teams. * May also help inventory control, supply chain management, material planning, and scheduling.   **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. * Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Allowances & Bonuses\* NB09 AA98 Job Category ------------ Global Procurement & Supply Chain Required Skills: Optional Skills: 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]](mailto:[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).