Inventory Control Analyst

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Possible RSU awards

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to optimize inventory accuracy and reporting across multi-site electronics prototyping and manufacturing. The role partners with planning, procurement, production, and logistics to drive data-driven decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2–7 years in inventory management, strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle), and advanced Excel skills to deliver KPI-driven insights and continuous improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 2–7 years in inventory management or supply chain analytics.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Lean methodologies experience.
• Experience with NPI and prototyping logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile inventory across global sites to meet production needs while minimizing costs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve inventory accuracy and cycle counts.
• Identify discrepancies, slow-moving items, and shortages proactively.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and end-of-life material per policy.
• Generate inventory performance reports with KPIs like Inventory Turns and Days on Hand.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance ERP/MRP functionality and reporting.
• Support NPI inventory readiness and EOL material management.
• Ensure on-time delivery with customer and program management.

Skills

Inventory control

Supply chain analysis

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Lean methodologies

Advanced Excel

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle 11i

MS Excel

MRP software

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.

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.

Job Purpose

The Inventory Control Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring optimal inventory accuracy, availability, and reporting reliability for a multi-site - fast-paced electronics prototyping and manufacturing environment. Leveraging advanced analytical tools and deep supply chain expertise, this role will support engineering prototyping and production continuity, minimize excess and obsolete materials, and drive operational excellence across production sites and distribution centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing supply chains, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with customer, planning, procurement, production, and logistics teams to deliver data-driven decisions.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory levels across multiple global sites to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance inventory accuracy, streamline cycle count processes, and improve warehouse efficiency.
• Proactively identify and address inventory discrepancies, slow-moving items, and potential shortages.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and end-of-life material disposition in alignment with corporate policies.
• Generate and present detailed inventory performance reports, including KPIs such as Inventory Turns, Days on Hand, and Accuracy Rates.
• Use root cause analysis to investigate and resolve systemic inventory issues.
• Maintain dashboards and reports for executive and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations teams to enhance ERP/MRP functionality and reporting capabilities.
• Standardize best practices for inventory control across different facilities.
• Partner with demand planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to align inventory strategies with product lifecycle and manufacturing schedules.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) inventory readiness and End-of-Life (EOL) material management.
• Work closely with customer and program management to ensure on-time delivery.
• Compile and present daily and weekly inventory metrics and reports.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• APICS training and certification is a plus.
• 2–7 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain analysis, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of production process capacity and Lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle 11i, MS Excel, MS Office, and MRP software.
• Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy and reducing excess stock.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in forward and reverse logistics (NPI, prototyping, direct fulfillment, and repair) is a plus.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $75,000 - $85,000

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.