Materials Planner

Sanmina; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Materials Planner to optimize factory loading and manage demand intake for products. The role requires collaborating with Master Production Scheduling to ensure a closed-loop feedback process and working with Purchasing to secure material availability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production planning, experience in contract manufacturing, and strong Excel/ERP analytics to drive accurate, timely material plans and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years production planning experience.
• Experience in contract manufacturing environments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Program Managers, Sales, and Customers.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and what-if analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual supply/demand analysis to arrive at optimal factory loading schedule.
• 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.
• Executes MRP runs for changed demand and end item supply requirements.
• Collaborates with Master Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Account Management and Supply Chain Management to align on quantities, lead times, and risk planning.

Skills

Production planning

Contract manufacturing

What-if analysis

Cross-functional communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle ERP

APS analysis tools

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Materials Planner

• Performs manual supply/demand analysis to arrive at optimal factory loading schedule
• 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 moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new projects or 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.

What You’ll Do

• Performs manual supply/demand analysis to arrive at optimal factory loading schedule
• 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 moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new projects or 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years Production Planning Experience
• Experience working in Contract Manufacturing
• Ability to effectively communicate with Program Managers, Sales, and Customers
• Strong planning, scheduling, and what-if analysis skills
• Detail oriented
• Command of Microsoft Excel at advanced level required.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems and APS analysis tools preferred

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.