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Material Planning Analyst

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Flex

Material Planning Analyst

Guadalajara, Mexico

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Materials Planning Analyst located in Guadalajara, North Campus .

Reporting to the Material Planning Analyst, Materials Planning Analyst role involves being Responsible for 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.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Responsible for creating reports using a variety of tools and methods.
  • Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
  • Will be required to document procedures and create work instructions for other users.
  • May coach or provide guidance to lower-level support analysts.
  • Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on analysis 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 support of data collection.
  • Audits data. Challenges and resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
  • Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
  • Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
  • Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
  • Daily review of RMA transactions
  • Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts
  • Receive data entry for clients
  • Update content list and item master
  • Prepare DPT packing list for LCAD repairing
  • Window to client material (consigned parts) supply
  • Window to client bulk RMA service
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
  • Fluent English MANDATORY
  • Material Planning experience
  • Experience in electronic manufacturing companies
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to practical situations
  • Relationship-building and management skills are also a plus
  • Nice to have NPI experience
  • knowledge in Baan
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Life & Medical insurance.
  • Christmas Bonus.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Saving Fund.
MG61

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 celebrate diversity and 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): Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Job ID: Flex-WD196652
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