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Materials Planning Manager

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This job is managing materials planning at Flex, ensuring the right products reach production on time. You might like this job because you’ll lead a team, solve problems, and directly impact customer satisfaction in a collaborative setting.

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Malaysia, Johor, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Flex 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 Materials Planning Manager located in Flex PTP.

Reporting to the Director, Materials the Materials Planning Manager role is responsible for Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in some or all of the following areas: 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.
  • Manages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.
  • Manages, controls, and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss goals including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Ensures the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards, affecting quality by assuring that suspicious material is identified, and that material is handled, stored, and delivered properly.
  • Ensures a high degree of customer satisfaction through negotiations of customer expectations and managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.
  • Coordinates with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.
  • In charge of accurate inventory cycle counts, and controls.
  • Provides for the proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems.
  • Reviews, plans, and approves purchase orders and change notices.
  • Reviews 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,multi tasking and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills.

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Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Flex 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 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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Company Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical, and mental health coverage for employees and their families.

Financial & Retirement Plans

Competitive pay, 13-month salaries, quarterly bonuses, and strong retirement plans for financial security.

Family & Parenting Support

Family-friendly benefits, including medical coverage for dependents, paid parental leave, and flexible work options.

Vacation & Time Off

Paid annual leave and additional leave options to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Professional Support

Opportunities for skill development, career growth, and training in a supportive, modern work environment.


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Flex

We are a company that makes great products for our customers that create value and improve people’s lives. Building on our more than 50-year history with a clear purpose, mission, and vision, Flex is the advanced end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice, helping market-leading brands across a diverse set of industries design, build, deliver, and manage products that improve the world. Through the collective...