Flex

Materials Planning Manager

Flex$81K — $111K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in material planning or supply chain management
  • Proven leadership skills in team management
  • Strong analytical skills for adapting forecasts
  • Experience with inventory management and supply chain optimization
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Direct the team in executing planning best practices
  • Manage and mentor the planning team for performance improvement
  • Ensure inventory levels meet organizational goals
  • Collaborate with Senior Management on strategic forecasting
  • Lead cross-functional meetings to align Supply and Demand plans
  • Analyze and recommend solutions to inventory and customer service challenges

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits
  • 401(k) Matching contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Job Summary

General Purpose:

Responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities. Enhance customer service levels possible by balancing supply and demand.

Principle Accountabilities:
  • Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning
  • Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.
  • Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.
  • Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.
  • Hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan

Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long-term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 07-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-18-2026
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$81,400.00 USD - $111,900.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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