Production Planning Manager

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 _**Production Planning Manager**_ located in _**Prai, Penang**._ Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. **What a typical day looks like:** * Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals. * Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes * Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports. * Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements. * Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management * Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues. * In charge of the development and implementation of the company’s production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching. * Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components. * Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements. * Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures. * Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management. * Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory. * Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. * Requires minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision. * 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).