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

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Material Planning Specialist in Ottawa, Canada, to plan, schedule and monitor material flow through the production cycle. The role requires coordinating with purchasing, production and engineering to ensure material availability and to develop specifications for new contract orders.

The candidate should have a college diploma in Business Administration (asset) and typically 5+ years of related experience, with the ability to obtain required certifications.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Business Administration is an asset; typically requires a minimum of 5 years' related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor movement of material through the production cycle.
• Analyze demand vs. supply and publish an END item supply plan in the MRP.
• Coordinate with purchasing, production and engineering to ensure material availability.
• Conduct what-if analyses for demand changes before agreements with customers.
• Execute MRP runs and maintain closed-loop feedback with Master Production Scheduling.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analysis

Decision making

Education

College diploma in Business Administration

Tools

MRP system

Master Production Scheduling

Job description

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.