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About this Material Planning Analyst role at Flex

Flex · Onsite · Mexico, Guadalajara

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 Material Planning Analyst located in Guadalajara, South Campus.

Reporting to the Materials Manager the Material Planning Analyst role will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of direct materials to support production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data. 
  • May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data. 
  • Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data. 
  • Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research 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 help of data collection. 
  • Audits data.  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. 
  • Specialized Job: May be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: 
  • May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling. 
  • Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price. 
  • Establish common pricing research tools. 
  • Provide detailed bill of materials research by site. 
  • Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers. 
  • Validate site pricing through implementation of a common cost review and pricing process. 
  • Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI. 
  • Provide PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity. 
  • Design, manage and control all data research tools 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • BA/BS or equivalent degree
  • Advanced English communication skills.
  • Experience with material planning, demand management, and forecast analysis.
  • Daily review and management of material transactions.
  • Customer support and communication regarding material supply and service plans.
  • Data entry and maintenance of Item Master and content lists.
  • Inventory and materials performance tracking.
  • KPI/metrics monitoring and reporting.
  • Process improvement and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • ERP system experience, including BAAN and Quinacsys.
  • Business Administration background or equivalent professional experience.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing experience.
  • Ability to initiate and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Knowledge of consigned materials and supply chain operations.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Life & Medical insurance.
  • Christmas Bonus.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Saving Fund.

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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 [email protected] 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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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!

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