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Flex

Production Planning Manager

Sep 9, 2026• Penang, Malaysia

About us

Flex is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Engineering
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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 Production Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals.
  • Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes
  • Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
  • Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements.
  • Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management
  • Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues.
  • In charge of the development and implementation of the company's production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
  • Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components.
  • Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures.
  • Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
  • Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
  • Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Requires minimum of 8 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.
  • Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Allowances & Bonuses
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Job Category

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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Additional Information

  • Posted: Sep 9, 2026
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