Flextronics - The Flex Company
Production Planner Scheduler
Flextronics - The Flex Company, Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used..# Select to consent to this use or DeclineJob Posting Start Date 01-12-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-31-2026Flex 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 SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler located in **Coopersville, MI.**Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, the Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler will oversee helping materials and production functions. Including Enterprise Resource Planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems, programming, Value Stream mapping and Business Process mapping.**Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:*** Evaluating resource availability (materials, employees, equipment) and confirming orders.* Creating production plans, entering data into the integrated system, and notifying the purchasing group.* Overseeing plan implementation, addressing deviations, and preparing long-term forecasts (MPS, Forecast).* Ensuring system accuracy for item data, routing, BOM, and demand.* Generating Clean to Build reports, checking material availability, and monitoring stock levels and KPIs.* Assisting SCM and Order Desk, advising on customer request priorities, and managing high-visibility customer programs.* Driving enhancements in Order Management and addressing performance issues related to shipping dates and inventory.* Working with the Master Scheduler on product life cycles and rescheduling production due to changes or shortages.* Serving on Customer Focus Teams and supporting inventory control and supply chain management.* Might, on occasion, be required to tend to onsite emergency customer-related situations during non-business hours.**Here is what you’ll need to qualify:*** Bachelor's degree – OR - equivalent Manufacturing planning / scheduling work experience* 5 years of experience as a Production Planner / Production Scheduler or similar roles* Flexibility to come onsite in case of customer-related emergencies during non-business hours.* Excel Microsoft and Excel (formulas, v-lookups,
pivot tables),PowerPoint presentations.* Experience with Data Analytics tools/ Kinaxis preferred* Production Planning/scheduling, and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)* Customer communication and meetings* Learn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressure* Work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.**Here are a few of our preferred/optional experiences:*** Knowledge of Manufacturing Scheduling Management principles and practices, e.g.: Demand forecasting / Capacity planning / Inventory management / Collaboration and communication / Performance Monitoring and Reporting / Problem Solving and Adaptability**SD20****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 CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain## NoFlex 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).### Hear from Terence about his #LifeAtFlex experience in the supply chain world #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Flex uses this information on an anonymous basis, this helps us understand the efficiency of our recruiting campaigns. Further information on these pixel tags or scripts may be provided by the job board site you have used..# Select to consent to this use or DeclineJob Posting Start Date 01-12-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-31-2026Flex 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 SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler located in **Coopersville, MI.**Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, the Manufacturing / Production Planner Scheduler will oversee helping materials and production functions. Including Enterprise Resource Planning, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems, programming, Value Stream mapping and Business Process mapping.**Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:*** Evaluating resource availability (materials, employees, equipment) and confirming orders.* Creating production plans, entering data into the integrated system, and notifying the purchasing group.* Overseeing plan implementation, addressing deviations, and preparing long-term forecasts (MPS, Forecast).* Ensuring system accuracy for item data, routing, BOM, and demand.* Generating Clean to Build reports, checking material availability, and monitoring stock levels and KPIs.* Assisting SCM and Order Desk, advising on customer request priorities, and managing high-visibility customer programs.* Driving enhancements in Order Management and addressing performance issues related to shipping dates and inventory.* Working with the Master Scheduler on product life cycles and rescheduling production due to changes or shortages.* Serving on Customer Focus Teams and supporting inventory control and supply chain management.* Might, on occasion, be required to tend to onsite emergency customer-related situations during non-business hours.**Here is what you’ll need to qualify:*** Bachelor's degree – OR - equivalent Manufacturing planning / scheduling work experience* 5 years of experience as a Production Planner / Production Scheduler or similar roles* Flexibility to come onsite in case of customer-related emergencies during non-business hours.* Excel Microsoft and Excel (formulas, v-lookups,
pivot tables),PowerPoint presentations.* Experience with Data Analytics tools/ Kinaxis preferred* Production Planning/scheduling, and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)* Customer communication and meetings* Learn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressure* Work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.**Here are a few of our preferred/optional experiences:*** Knowledge of Manufacturing Scheduling Management principles and practices, e.g.: Demand forecasting / Capacity planning / Inventory management / Collaboration and communication / Performance Monitoring and Reporting / Problem Solving and Adaptability**SD20****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 CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain## NoFlex 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).### Hear from Terence about his #LifeAtFlex experience in the supply chain world #J-18808-Ljbffr