Production Planning Administrator

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Support production planning administrative tasks on the shop floor: act as primary contact for leads and ops, link to planning/scheduling, release/print/post work orders, own inventory reporting on the MDI board, track inventory trends and shortages, drive actions for red conditions and 15-day shortages.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Posting Start Date 06-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-30-2026

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

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Planning Administrator located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager the Production Planning Administrator role is responsible for performing the administrative tasks relating to production planning.

What a typical day looks like:

  • 1st Point of contact for Leads and Ops/ Stock Room/ Receiving by being on the Floor.
  • Serve as Eyes and Ears of the Line to Production Planning/ Master Scheduling
  • Working knowledge of Primary/ Secondary Lines to ensure continuous coverage
  • Communication Link with Production Planning/ Scheduling
  • Release/Print/ Post Work Orders
  • Owner/ Report out at MDI Board on Inventory Section
  • Inventory/ Red/ Green from Previous Day
  • Inventory Trend CTB %
  • Inventory Trending Causes
  • MDI Actions
  • X to Y by Z Who does what by when
  • Owner, QTY, ETA, Tracking
  • Any Red condition/ 15-day shortage- likely an action needed.       

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

  • Typically requires 4-6 years of related experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Affects different areas by contributing to development of techniques or concepts. May assist in developing department goals/ targets

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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

  • 4-6 years of related experience
  • Working knowledge of primary and secondary production lines
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Experience with releasing/printing/posting work orders and tracking inventory/MDI board reporting

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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