The Supply Chain Planning Manager will oversee material planning activities, manage a team, forecast inventory needs, and enhance customer service by balancing supply and demand.
Job Posting Start Date 05-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-31-2026Flex 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/an Supply Chain Planning Manager located in US Texas Austin Research Blvd.
Reporting to the Sr. Director Materials the Supply Chain Planning Manager, will be the Responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities. Enhance customer service levels possible by balancing supply and demand.
What a typical day looks like:
- Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning
- Manage, coach and mentor a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.
- Directs activities of Material Planners and Buyers 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.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team,
- 10 years of experience in a similar position
- Strong communication skill
- Supervisor previous experience
- Knowledge of the MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents and data
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, boards of directors and customers.
- Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills
Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
- Kinaxis, Rapid response
- Interpersonal and organization skills
- Procurement previous experience
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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
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex 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 [email protected] 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).Flex Austin, Texas, USA Office
12455 Research Blvd, Austin, Texas, United States, 78727
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