Material planning Analyst

Job Posting Start Date 01-14-2025 Job Posting End Date 03-13-2025Flex 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.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 Material Planning Analyst located in Austin, TX.Reporting to the Director, Materials Planning the Material Planning Analyst is 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.What a typical day looks like : Develop and maintain forecasting models, updating them periodically based on customer demand.Manage material expiration and accurately report scrap exposure.Validate material usage periodically in collaboration with Engineering.Provide forecasted spend reports to the Finance team.Monitor forecast accuracy and Bill of Materials (BOM) usage.Track weekly spend for major accounts and identify any anomalies.Monitor supply levels and resolve constraints, communicating critical shortages to Program Management.Identify opportunities to reduce scrap costs.Support customer shipping requests and ensure timely invoicing of purchase orders.Monitor inventory accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.Create and maintain process documentation as needed.Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing and support the identification of alternative suppliers.Monitor tariff and freight spending, reporting findings to Program Management for financial recovery.The experience we're looking to add to our team : Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.Prefer a minimum of 1 year of experience in materials or related field.A background in electronics manufacturing is desired.BO18What you'll receive for the great work you provide : Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement Job Category Global Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation : Eligible for domestic and international relocation Is Sponsorship Available?YesFlex 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).