Planner Scheduler

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Northfield, MN, USA
In-Office
55K-76K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Plans and schedules production based on material, labor, and equipment availability. Maintains planning data, monitors inventory and system accuracy, addresses fulfillment and shipment-date risks, coordinates customer programs and product life-cycle materials, and supports rescheduling during shortages or design changes. Drives planning-process improvements and collaborates with master scheduling, production control, supply chain, inventory control, customers, and management.
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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 Planner Scheduler located in Northfield MN.

Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager, the Planner Scheduler, this role will oversee planning materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

  • Checking the possibility of order fulfillment based on the available resources (materials, employees, equipment’s etc.), confirmation of the order.
  • Preparation of production plans, input of planning data into the integrated computer system of the company
  • Monitoring of system accuracy in daily/weekly bases /General Item data, routing, BOM, CFT data /non-consumed demand, planned WO's.
  • Monitoring of stock level, handling of stock differences.
  • Advises non-exempt associates regarding day-to-day priority of customer requests.
  • Monitors and proactively addresses issues that impact performance to committed ship date (CSD), lead-time, response time, and inventory goals.
  • Coordinates and manages high-visibility and/or important customer programs. 
  • May include initial customer or product startup initiatives or large customer programs.
  • Coordinates with Master Scheduler to manage product life cycle and related materials availability issues.
  • Drives process improvements inside and outside the area of Planning / Scheduling.
  • Provides input to management, reschedules, and /or interfaces with customer program management, master scheduling, customers, and production control to reschedule production in the event of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions.
  • Help inventory control, supply chain management, material planning

Here is some of what you’ll need:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3 years of experience as a Planner Scheduler or similar roles
  • Experience in Oracle MRP systems
  • Production Planning/scheduling, and DOF (Direct Order Fulfillment)
  • Micro Soft Office Suite
  • Learn new tools/software quickly and work/multi-task under pressure
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-20-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$55,400.00 USD - $76,200.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Three years of experience as a Planner Scheduler or in a similar role
  • Experience with Oracle MRP systems
  • Experience in production planning and scheduling
  • Experience with Direct Order Fulfillment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn new tools and software quickly and multitask under pressure
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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