Planning Manager

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.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets.We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters.Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

Job Purpose

This position is a key role on the leadership team of our Precision Machining and Integration facility. The planning manager will help us maximize cash flows, sales, and service levels. The associated duties include managing all aspects of demand forecasting and supply planning.

The successful candidate will provide strong day-to-day leadership and management of all planning resources to ensure that the team is effective in aligning customer demand and production capacity. The planning manager will have strong communication skills and bring along a "can-do" attitude in all they do.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

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  Drive the revenue forecasting cadence for the monthly and quarterly business reviews

  
  
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  Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the planning department to elevate plant performance on KPIs associated with inventory management and lead times

  
  
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  Own the daily production planning meeting; support efforts to reduce late order backlog and improve on-time delivery to customers.

  
  
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  Collaborate regularly with the Plant Manager, ensuring alignment on priorities, strategies, and schedules throughout the factory.

  
  
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  Work closely with Program Management teams on the forecast and forward-looking view of customer demand

  
  
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  Identify possible conflict of demand and capacity; develop solutions to those conflicts.

  
  

Education and Experience

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  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required

  
  
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  5+ years of experience in Scheduling/Planning, Materials Management and/or Project Management in a MRP manufacturing environment.

  
  
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  Excellent computer skills, including advanced experience in Excel and workbooks

  
  
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  The ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and presentations modes.

  
  
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  Demonstrated track record of using Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques such as SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)

  
  
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  Ability to balance short-term and long-term objectives

  
  
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  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hard-working culture

  
  
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  Demonstrated track record of developing skills in team members to build a high perfoming team

  
  
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  Prior experience of working in precision machining or semiconductor equipment manufacturing environments is essential.

  
  

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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

Salary Range(annual): $110,000 - $150,000 . Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.