Production Planning Manager

Description

Summary: This role involves directing and coordinating material planning, distribution, inventory control, material analysis, purchasing, and supply chain management activities. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth 2. Directs and coordinates material planning and supply chain activities 3. Develops and implements production control functions 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 **Production Planning Manager** .The **Production Planning Manager** will be based in **Flex North Guadalajara.** This position will be responsible for directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in some or all of the following areas; material planning, distribution, inventory control, material analysis, purchasing and supply chain management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates **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 algned 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. * Travel as necessary. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor’s degree related * Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses * Experience in inventory \& production lines * Experience with materials planning * Experience with purchase orders * Experience in inventory cycle counts, and planning. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Pantry vouchers * Saving Fund * Christmas bonus * Holiday bonus * Medical Insurance * Life Insurance HS115 **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).