Production Planner/Scheduler

Sanmina Corporation; 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

Paid holidays and PTO

Stock awards eligibility

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to manage production schedules and coordinate movement of materials across manufacturing processes. You will work closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Purchasing to ensure on-time delivery and optimize throughput.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in planning, strong Oracle 11i and advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Kinaxis or similar APS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years in production planning or equivalent.
• Experience in production planning to support SYN requirements and workflows.
• Hands-on proficiency in Oracle 11i and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production and manage work orders to ensure on-time shipments.
• Identify material shortages and capacity constraints; provide delivery projections.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to expedite materials and WIP.
• Identify bottlenecks and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Apply production planning expertise to align schedules with program goals.
• Use problem-solving skills to resolve material planning challenges.

Skills

MRP systems

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification preferred

Tools

Oracle 11i

Microsoft Excel

Kinaxis Rapid Response

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Category (For Job Seekers)

Materials/Planning/Procurement/SCM

Location

13331 - EMS 60 Plumeria San Jose CA US - San Jose, CA 95134 US (Primary)

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

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.