Production Planner

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
The Production Planner coordinates production schedules, assesses feasibility based on resources, and manages inventory levels, ensuring efficient production operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Posting Start Date 03-24-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026

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 Production Planner located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planner will be In charge of helping materials and production functions. Plans, schedules, coordinates and approves product release to the production planning systems based on material and capacity availability.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Assess order fulfillment feasibility based on material, labor, and capacity availability; confirm orders and release clean‑to‑build work orders.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute short‑ and long‑term production plans, including MPS and forecasts, and update planning data in ERP systems.
  • Monitor plan execution, inventory levels, and system accuracy (BOM, routings, item master, WOs); proactively address deviations, shortages, and schedule risks.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing, SCM, Master Scheduling, and Customer Focus Teams to manage ECOs, rescheduling, product life‑cycle changes, and customer priorities.
  • Prepare operational, management, and KPI reports; support order desk activities, customer programs, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 3 - 5 years of related experience preferably in the Power Distribution Industry.
  • Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills.
  • Proven expertise in production scheduling, with working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
  • Microsoft Excel advance 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

Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

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 in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 3 - 5 years of related experience preferably in the Power Distribution Industry
  • Demonstrates basic people and/or process management skills
  • Proven expertise in production scheduling, with working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
  • Microsoft Excel advanced 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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52,479 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

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