Production Planner

Production Planner/Scheduler


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.

Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Purpose:
Our Carrollton facility is looking for a Production Planner/Scheduler for our IMS manufacturing operations. Responsible forcoordinating and developing production schedules on a daily or weekly basis to meet goals. Take stock of inventory levels and facilitate providing necessary materials and components.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor products through the complete production cycle based on customer orders and delivery requirements
• Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements
• Coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules
• Make or recommend revisions to planned production schedules as necessary when schedules cannot be met
• Reschedule rework, unfinished parts, and assemblies, new production releases, and special orders
• Establish effective communication with various departments as necessary to meet production requirements
• 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 Management and Supply Chain for agreement of order quantities and rules, buffer inventories, etc.
• Provides domestic and international materials, and required documentation to logistics for outgoing shipments.
• Communicates with offsite buyers to close invoices upon receipts of materials.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 2 years related experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes
• A strong background in MRP
• An understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes
• Preferred experience with electronic multi level builds who iswilling to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to manage customer relationships required
• Strong computer skills, both MS Office and Google Suite
• Ability to create and understand reports to support production decisions
• A desire to promote the success of the organization and production staff

Physical Demands
Required to sit for extended periods in an office environment; substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; repetitive motion. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading. Occasionally exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer