Material Planning Analyst

Description

Summary: The Material Planning Analyst manages and plans customer demand and performs data analysis within the materials function to ensure on-time and efficient deliveries. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth 2. Work in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment 3. Manage and plan customer demand for innovative products 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 Guadalajara, North Campus.* *The Material Planning Analyst role involves managing and planning customer demand, data analysis to support multiple areas within the materials function to ensure on time and efficient deliveries.* **What a typical day looks like:** * *Track the materials team performance through diverse reports.* * *Manage excess and obsolete analysis and implement corrective actions when required.* * *Present “Bill Of Materials” analysis to the customer.* * *Work closely to program management and materials management areas.* * *Release the MRP execution to purchasing in a weekly basis.* * *Analyze the demand from customers and based on materials availability, determine if the customer’s demand can be built (availability and schedules).* * *Upload data at MRP system: following the guidelines provided by materials and program management considering customer’s demand information.* * *Work closely with purchasing team to improve material arrivals.* * *Awareness and tracking of lead times.* * *Analyze and authorize ECOs (engineering change orders) to Product Engineering team.* * *Inventory data projection.* * *Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts.* * *May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.* * *Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.* **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * *Related Electronics manufacturing industry experience.* * *Strong experience using Google Sheets for data analysis, reporting, and process tracking.* * *Strong experience in materials such as: supply chain, purchasing, material planning, etc.* * *BA/BS or equivalent degree.* * *Strong data analysis knowledge.* * *Strong MRP knowledge.* * *Advanced English.* * *Advanced Excel.* * *Assertive communication skills to internal and external customer: verbal and written.* * *Able to build strong relationships.* * *Strong Experience on efficient control.* * *Strong organizational and time management skills.* * *Experience with Databases such as Kinaxis.* **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Competitive Salary. * Life \& Medical insurance. * Christmas Bonus. * Food Coupons. * Saving Fund. IS81 **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 accessibility@flex.com 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).