Materials Planner

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq:SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

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Job Title: Materials Planner

Job Purpose

The Material Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production cycle.The MP determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules, coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering; anddevelops specifications for new contract orders.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing demand intake for product and contributing to the creation of the END item supply plan in the MRP.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new assignments.
• Has the authority to make responsible decisions comparable to scope of position.

• Analyzes the demand requirements vs. the supply commitments and possibilities.
• Performs due diligence by conducting what-if analyses for all demand changes, prior to agreements being made with customers.
• Executes MRP run for changed demand and end item supply requirements.
• Works with Master Production Scheduling to ensure closed loop feedback process is in place for all potential risks to meeting supply.
• Works with Purchasing to confirm materials availability for all demand requests that require orders to be expedited or placed within lead-time.
• Works with Account Management and Supply Chain Management for agreement of order quantities and rules, buffer inventories, etc.
• Reviews the plan with Master Production Scheduling weekly to understand changes, review capacity loads, and materials plans/risks.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma

2 years experience

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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