Production Planning Manager

Flex • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Production Planning Manager for its Global Procurement & Supply Chain organization in Austin, Texas. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain or Operations, this role leads production planning and scheduling strategies to ensure efficient material and product flow across manufacturing operations. The manager is responsible for production forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and delivery performance, working with operations, procurement, program management, and customers to balance customer demand, operational capacity, and supply chain constraints.

The position includes leading planning teams, developing production forecasts and master schedules, and driving production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control. The manager also develops and analyzes operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans, and performance metrics to support leadership decisions and continuous improvement. Flex describes its work environment as respectful, inclusive, and collaborative, and encourages qualified applicants even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading production planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, demand planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex operational data and translate insights into action plans.
• Excellent communication, leadership, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or another high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies to support customer requirements and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management to address material constraints, production disruptions, and demand fluctuations while maintaining schedule adherence.
• Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control processes to optimize throughput, inventory levels, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and analyze operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and key performance metrics to support leadership decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop planning teams and partner with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to meet delivery commitments, support successful product launches, and achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Vacation and paid sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager