Production Planner

About the role

A Production Planner located in Columbia, SC is needed to help materials and production functions. They will plan, schedule, coordinate, and approve product releases to production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

Responsibilities

• Assess order fulfillment feasibility based on material, labor, and capacity availability; confirm orders and release clean-to-build work orders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute short- and long-term production plans, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and forecasts, and update planning data in ERP systems.
• Maintain inventory levels, monitor plan execution, and address deviations, shortages, and schedule risks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Master Scheduling, and Customer Focus Teams to manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), rescheduling, product lifecycle changes, and customer priorities.
• Prepare operational, management, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports; support order desk activities, customer programs, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience, preferably in the Power Distribution Industry.
• Demonstrated basic people and/or process management skills.
• Proven expertise in production scheduling, with working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (EA42 SS26 AA01 CH12 MS14 CC11 EC37 PF38 JS21 NV60 FL75).

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Production Scheduling
• ERP/MPR Systems
• Microsoft Excel Advanced

Benefits

Flex offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We also provide professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or email accessibility@flex.com for reasonable accommodations. No phone calls please.