Planner

Sanmina Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a materials planning professional in Ottawa to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow through the production cycle. You will determine material requirements from schedules and coordinate with purchasing and engineering to develop specifications for new orders.

The role emphasizes MRP-driven demand management, what-if scenario analysis, and close collaboration with Master Production Scheduling to mitigate supply risks and ensure timely material availability.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages demand intake for product and contributes to the END item supply plan in the MRP.
• Analyzes demand requirements vs. supply commitments and possibilities.
• Performs what-if analyses for demand changes before agreements with customers.
• Executes MRP run for changed demand and supply requirements.
• Coordinates with Master Production Scheduling to ensure closed loop feedback on risks to meeting supply.
• collaborates with Purchasing for material availability and lead times.
• Partners with Account Management and Supply Chain Management for order quantities and buffer inventories.
• Reviews plan with Master Production Scheduling weekly to monitor changes and capacity.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain

Data analysis

Decision making

Education

College diploma in Business Administration

Job description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Develops specifications for new contract orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College diploma in Business Administration or related fields is an asset. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years' related experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to obtain your Controlled Goods Certification, as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clearance.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• The compensation range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.