Senior Planner I (Materials)

Sanmina Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Planner I (Materials) to ensure timely material procurement and production uptime. You will manage daily material requirements, monitor part availability, and execute POs with data integrity in the ERP.

You will apply MRP knowledge (Kinaxis RR) and Oracle, drive data-driven decisions, streamline manual tasks via automation, and mentor junior planners on escalations.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Electronics Manufacturing industry or related field.
• Knowledge of MRP and RR (Kinaxis) and Oracle preferred.
• Knowledge of Materials Planning and Supply Chain preferred.
• Strong business acumen and analytical mind with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assured materials are purchased per Sanmina’s end customers requirements.
• Support the account team in meeting corporate targets by managing daily material requirements and ensuring 100% production uptime.
• Monitor part availability and logistics tracking to prevent bottlenecks, ensuring the right part is at the right place at the right time.
• Managing E&O (Excess & Obsolescence) by identifying surplus early and utilizing data-driven insights to minimize financial waste.
• Execute purchase orders in strict alignment with customer requirements, maintaining high data integrity within the ERP system.
• Utilize AI-tools to automate routine reporting and identify supply risks before they impact production.
• Actively identify manual paper-trail tasks that can be streamlined through automation or digital workflows.
• Lead the resolution of critical supply chain issues and serve as a technical advisor to junior planners, empowering them through expert support on escalations and decision-making
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

MRP

Kinaxis RR

Oracle

Materials Planning

Supply Chain

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

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Job Description

Senior Planner I (Materials)

Job Responsibilities

• Assured materials are purchased per Sanmina’s end customers requirements.
• Support the account team in meeting corporate targets by managing daily material requirements and ensuring 100% production uptime.
• Monitor part availability and logistics tracking to prevent bottlenecks, ensuring the "right part is at the right place at the right time."
• Managing E&O (Excess & Obsolescence) by identifying surplus early and utilizing data-driven insights to minimize financial waste.
• Execute purchase orders in strict alignment with customer requirements, maintaining high data integrity within the ERP system.
• Utilize AI-tools to automate routine reporting and identify supply risks before they impact production.
• Actively identify manual "paper-trail" tasks that can be streamlined through automation or digital workflows.
• Lead the resolution of critical supply chain issues and serve as a technical advisor to junior planners, empowering them through expert support on escalations and decision-making
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Electronics Manufacturing industry or in related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP and RR (Kinaxis) and Oracle is preferred.
• Knowledge of Materials Planning and Supply Chain is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and analytical mind with excellent verbal and written communication skills.