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Material Planner

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Flex

Material Planner

Cork, Ireland

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

We are looking for a new Material Planner employee to be based in Cork (Ireland).

Summary:

The role will be in charge of maintaining materials/purchasing data, supply data and information to other production departments, coordinate contracts, maintain Certificates of Conformance for all suppliers, and create and maintain outsources parts schedules.

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What a typical day looks like:
  • Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data.
  • May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.
  • Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data.
  • Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
  • May create and/or maintain databases in help of data collection.
  • Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
  • Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
  • Daily review of RMA transactions.
  • Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts.
  • Window to client material (consigned parts) supply and also to bulk RMA service.
  • Specialized Job may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling.
  • Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.
  • Provide detailed bill of materials research by site and also PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity.
  • Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers.
  • Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in materials or related field.
  • A background in electronics manufacturing is desired.
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland (EU).
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Bike to Work Scheme
Location: Cork

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36...)

TK43

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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).

Client-provided location(s): Cork, Ireland
Job ID: Flex-WD201825
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training