Production Planner/Scheduler

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to serve as a critical link among Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing. The role focuses on executing planning activities to support SYN initiatives and on‑time shipment.

Responsibilities include managing work orders, identifying shortages, expediting materials, and addressing bottlenecks across cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years in production planning or similar role.
• Experience in production planning to support SYN requirements.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems; Oracle 11i and advanced Excel.
• Analytical, with clear verbal and written communication.
• Kinaxis Rapid Response or other Advanced Planning Systems knowledge.
• APICS certification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform core scheduling functions, managing work orders and movement of materials.
• Identify material shortages and capacity constraints; provide delivery projections.
• Expedite materials with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering.
• Identify bottlenecks; analyze impact and propose solutions.
• Apply production planning to support SYN processes and goals.
• Resolve scheduling challenges with sound judgment.

Skills

MRP systems

Oracle 11i

Excel pivot tables

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS certification preferred

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Oracle 11i

MS Office Suite

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.

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

Operating in a collaborative, team-based environment, the Production Planner / Scheduler serves as a critical link between Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing. This role is responsible for executing and supporting all production planning activities in a timely, efficient manner, with a specific focus on leveraging production planning expertise to seamlessly support SYN initiatives.

Nature Of Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform core scheduling functions, including managing work orders and coordinating the physical movement of products and materials through manufacturing processes to ensure on-time shipment.


• Backlog to identify material shortages and capacity constraints. Provide timely commitment feedback and accurate delivery projections to customers.


• Partner closely with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to efficiently expedite materials and Work-in-Process (WIP).


• Proactively identify potential supply chain or capacity bottlenecks. Analyze impact, formulate recommendations, and communicate solutions to all affected stakeholders.


• Apply specialized experience in production planning to actively support and optimize SYN processes, aligning manufacturing schedules with broader program goals.


• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in selecting the best methods and techniques to resolve complex material planning and scheduling challenges.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of direct experience as a Production Planner, Scheduler, or in an equivalent manufacturing/supply chain role.


• Proven experience in production planning specifically structured to support SYN requirements and workflows.


• Robust working knowledge of MRP systems, with hands-on proficiency in Oracle 11i and advanced MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, data analysis) and the MS Office Suite.


• Exceptional analytical capabilities alongside strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.


• Working knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response or other Advanced Planning Systems (APS).


• APICS certification/training preferred.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $73,000 - $78,000

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.