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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Inventory and Order Management Lead located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Solution Manager the Inventory and Order Management Lead role involves being responsible for routine order processing and serving as day-to-day customer interface.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manual order entry into production planning system.


• Process customer order changes by entering customer requests into planning systems.


• Communicates order status to customer including initial committed ship dates (CSD's) and follow up on interim order changes.


• Release authorizations to shipping department to deliver product.


• Validates order configurations for manufacturability per customer's product rule sets.


• Validates material and capacity availability based on products ordered and in accordance with customer's requested ship dates.


• Resolve low level scheduling conflicts such as material and capacity availability issues.


• Coordination and communication of order expedite requests to production control- may include preliminary determination of material and capacity availability, lead-time restrictions, and modification of schedules within limited parameters.


• Runs routine reports in support of customer information requests and internal reporting requirements.


• Responsible for making sure work orders are released to manufacturing and authorizations for shipping are released in time to meet established goals for lead time, response time and committed ship dates.


• Provide support to quality function in resolution of customer incidents

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

• 5 years of related experience.


• Bachelor's of Science in Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or related field.


• ERP Systems


• BAAN


• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.