Production Planning Administrator

Job Posting Start Date 03-02-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-21-2026

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

Principle Accountabilities:

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

• 1st point of contact with urgency for Leads and Ops/ Stock Room / Receiving by being on the Floor.

• Serve as Eyes and Ears of the Line to Production Planning/ Master Scheduling

• Working knowledge of Primary/ Secondary Operations production lines to ensure continuous coverage

• Primary communication between Production Operations Production and Planning/ Scheduling

• Release / Print / Post Work Orders as The Owner of Heijunka

• Owner/ Report out at MDI Board on Inventory Section

• WIP Inventory/ Red/ Green from Previous Day

• WIP Inventory Trend CTB %

• WIP Inventory Trending Causes

• MDI Postings and Actions- Back Up Owner

• X to Y by Z [Who does what by when]

• Owner, QTY, ETA, Tracking

• Any Red condition resulting from 15-day shortage cycle- action required

• Work with Line Leads and Water Spiders to own WIP and ensure continuous Production Operations.

• Respond to Parts Inquiries from Floor and Stock Room/ ETA Quantities

• Warehouse OH stockroom expedite, challenge coordination of Received/ INSP/ "Hot to WIP" INV items to the Floor

• Cycle Count Prework and Cycle Count Submission

• AM/ PM Tie Off with Floor/ Leads on Floor Status Issues.

• Analysis validate and escalate to action as needed:

• Finished Goods Actual vs. System.

• Floor Status if In-process Units/ Subs

• WIP/ Floor Stock Counts

• KANBAN Bin Locations and Quantities/ ensure appropriate WIP Levels

• KANBAN Changes / EC activities

• Work Order Aging and Root Cause determination/ Resolution

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

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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): Columbia, SC

Job ID: Flex-WD215524

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-03T19:57:25