Production Planning Manager

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products. 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.

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.
• Produce revenue investigation and annual operating plan (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
• Conduct special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and give in improvements.
• Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management.
• Liaise with operation team to resolve 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.
• Develop material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilize models for defining material planning parameters for components.
• Approve quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Maintain reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures.
• Interface with customers to ensure delivery dedication is met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
• Interface with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
• Notify Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.
• Travel as necessary.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team :

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide :

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.

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