Materials Planning Manager

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add the Material Planning Manager will be based in Milpitas, CA reporting to Manager the potential candidate will be responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities. Enhance customer service levels possible by balancing supply and demand.  

  

 

What a typical day looks like:

 

• Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning 

• Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management. 

• Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service. 

• Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast. 

• Hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan.

• Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long-term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog. 

 

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

• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in materials or related field.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business. Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
• Recognizes and develops talent as a key element of executing operational business plans. Ensures company values are part of site work life. Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site

 

 

 

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

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-31-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$150,100.00 USD - $206,400.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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