Flex - Subject Matter Expert - Planning (Contract Role) - Chennai

Dear candidate,

Greetings from Flex!!!

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add a Subject Matter Expert - Planning (Contract role) in Chennai.

Roles and Responsibilities (Planning - G24/G25)

• Typically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of materials experience.
• Manage materials planning, ensure kit readiness, and support production schedules to meet customer demand
• Handle inventory optimization (excess, obsolete, MRB/DR) and manage work orders aligned to build plans.
• Analyze customer forecasts (normalization, comparison, waterfall method) and align supply with demand.
• Monitor material shortages through reports and collaborate with procurement/buying teams for closure.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/BAAN), planning tools (Kinaxis), and BOM/ECO lifecycle.

NOTE: This is a fixed-term employment position for a defined duration of 12 months. The employment will automatically terminate upon completion of the specified term, unless extended or converted at the sole discretion of the Company, subject to business requirements. This role does not confer any right to permanent employment