Materials Flow & Planning Expeditor

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,720; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Planning & Logistics Expeditor in Fremont, CA to coordinate the physical movement of parts, monitor material flow, and maintain flawless digital data integrity across ERP/MRP reports. You will liaise with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Planning to ensure availability of high-priority materials while meeting daily schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing/logistics, proficiency with Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP (Oracle).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Admin is a plus.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or production planning as expeditor, material handler, or inventory clerk.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; ability to learn proprietary software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Locate, pull, and move parts and materials between production areas, warehouses, and staging zones to meet daily schedules.
• Monitor the flow of materials through the production cycle to anticipate shortages and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Verify physical inventory counts against system records to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Generate, update, and maintain daily/weekly planning reports using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Input real-time tracking data into the system to reflect material movements, delays, or expedited statuses.
• Analyze inventory data to flag discrepancies, delayed shipments, or critical shortages, escalating findings to the Planning Manager or Director.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Warehouse, Purchasing, and the Planning Department regarding material availability.
• Attend production meetings to provide live updates on the status of high-priority parts.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to ensure digital reports perfectly match physical inventory.
• Prioritize urgent "hot" parts while maintaining routine reporting schedules.
• Take a proactive approach to spotting potential material shortages before they delay production.

Skills

Excel

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or cert in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a Planning & Logistics Expeditor in Fremont, CA to coordinate the physical movement of parts, monitor material flow, and maintain flawless digital data integrity across ERP/MRP reports. You will liaise with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Planning to ensure availability of high-priority materials while meeting daily schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing/logistics, proficiency with Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP (Oracle).