Materials Planning Manager

5 days ago


Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Flextronics - The Flex Company Full time
Materials Planning Manager

Apply locations Malaysia, Johor

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: WD196942

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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 Materials Manager located in Flex PTP.

Reporting to the Director, Materials, the Materials Manager role is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in material planning, distribution, inventory control, material research, purchasing, and supply chain management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Coordinate the planning activities across the site.
  • Manage, control, and direct the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.
  • Manage, control, and direct staff to achieve Materials profit and loss goals including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards.
  • Ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction through negotiations of customer expectations and managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.
  • Coordinate with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.
  • In charge of accurate inventory cycle counts and controls.
  • Provide for the proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems.
  • Review, plan, and approve purchase orders and change notices.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • In charge of disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
  • Travel as required.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
  • Requires 10 and above years of total experience in materials planning.
  • Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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).

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