Planner Scheduler - Sprout

About the role

The Planner Scheduler – Sprout is responsible for materials and production functions, planning, scheduling, and approving product releases to production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

Responsibilities

• Validate and confirm orders based on available capacity (materials, labor, equipment), ensuring feasible production commitments.
• Develop and manage production plans (short- and long-term, including MPS/forecasts), upload data into systems, and coordinate closely with purchasing and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain production plans, monitor execution, proactively resolve deviations (material shortages, design changes, backlogs), and reschedule as needed.
• Ensure data and system accuracy (BOM, routings, inventory, WO’s, demand signals) and support clean-to-build analysis, ECO tracking, and replanning activities.
• Control inventory levels and performance metrics, addressing discrepancies and driving KPIs aligned to CSD, lead time, response time, and inventory goals.
• Collaborate across supply chain and operations (SCM, Master Scheduling, Order Desk, CFTs), support customer programs, provide guidance on priorities, and drive continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1+ years of Production Planning experience.
• Strong capability in production planning & forecasting, ensuring accurate demand alignment.
• Solid understanding of inventory control and supply chain management, with proficiency in MRP or ERP systems.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Production Planning & Forecasting
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

At Crown Technical Systems, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can grow professionally and personally. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume. For additional information, contact us at careers@flex.com.

Note: This posting is for informational purposes only and does not accept or consider resumes or applications. For job inquiries, please email careers@flex.com.