Planner scheduler Job Listing at Flex in Columbia, SC (Job ID WD188410)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 11-01-2024 Job Posting End Date 12-16-2024Flex 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 Planner Scheduler located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Reporting to the Production Planner Manager, the Planner Scheduler, this role will manage materials/material flow, assist in standard WIP and standard Supermarket qty definition, implement Flex best practices, develop production plans based upon capacity, people, material availability, collaborate with Operations, Test, Engineering and Quality, KOI reporting all in support of sound KOIs and production planning systems.

What a typical day looks like:

• Work Order management / Plan vs Actual fulfillment tracking based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment's etc.).
• Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company, notification of the purchasing group.
• Monitoring, control of implementation of plans, starting necessary actions in case of deviations
• Managing material movement within WIP (Work in process) aid in cycle count activities
• Define and manage material flows in support of production plans
• Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's.
• Preparing of Clean to build reports, checking the material availability, replanning if necessary, informing of order desk, ECO implementation tracing.
• Monitoring of open work orders, stocking levels, handling of stock differences.
• Preparing management and CFT specificized reports, monitoring of KPI's.
• Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests.
• Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals.
• Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs. 
• May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs.
• Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues.
• Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Order Management.
• Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions.
• Represents Order Management on various Customer Focus Teams.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in a similar position
• Autonomous / Multi-tasking skill set
• Automotive and/or high-speed production background (preferred)
• Production Planning for High-speed/High-volume
• Inventory Control for High-speed/High-volume (preferred)
• ERP Experience – BaaN (preferred)
• High level Excel knowledge
• Strong Communication and cross function interactions

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

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category Global Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex 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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