Planning Manager

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Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

 The Planning Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end planning governance across multiple manufacturing sites and strategic customer programs. This role serves as the central planning focal point between customers, factory planning teams, program management, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and finance organizations. The position oversees planning activities from New Product Introduction (NPI) through Mass Production (MP), ensuring alignment between customer demand, supply capability, material readiness, production execution, inventory strategy, and shipment commitments. As the business continues to expand across multiple customers and global manufacturing sites, this role will play a critical role in establishing standardized planning processes, improving operational visibility, driving risk management, and supporting scalable growth.

1. Multi-Site Planning Governance Own consolidated supply planning governance across multiple manufacturing sites. Review and challenge factory production plans and MPS loading strategies. Ensure alignment between customer demand, supply plans, and manufacturing execution. Drive planning consistency, process discipline, and execution accuracy across sites. Coordinate planning activities among factories supporting the same customer or product family. 2. NPI & Ramp Planning Management Lead planning readiness activities for new product introductions. Drive supply readiness, material availability, capacity planning, and build schedules. Monitor key milestones and identify risks impacting ramp-up timelines. Coordinate factory teams to establish executable production plans. Develop contingency and recovery plans for critical supply challenges. 3. Inventory Planning & Optimization Monitor inventory performance across factories, hubs, and supply chain networks. Track inventory health through key metrics including: Inventory Turnover (ITO) Inventory On Hand (IOH) Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Aging Inventory Hub Inventory Coverage Finished Goods Inventory Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining customer service levels. Support quarterly cash-flow and inventory reduction objectives. 4. Supply Risk Management Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks. Monitor material shortages, capacity constraints, supplier issues, and schedule risks. Develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans. Escalate critical risks and provide executive-level visibility. Drive cross-functional resolution of supply and planning issues. 5. Planning Analytics & Business Reporting Develop and maintain planning dashboards and KPI reporting. Analyze: Supply Attainment Forecast Accuracy Build Plan Execution Delivery Performance Capacity Utilization Inventory Performance Provide actionable business insights to leadership teams and customers. 6. Process Excellence & Scalability Standardize planning processes across manufacturing sites. Establish governance mechanisms and best practices. Drive automation and operational efficiency improvements. Support onboarding of new factories, customers, and business programs. Contribute to