Production Planner/Scheduler 3

Sanmina; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Production Planner/Scheduler to manage end-to-end order flow from sales orders to shipping. You will coordinate material availability, plan production sequences, and release jobs to the shop floor with a focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of planning experience, preferably in contract manufacturing. You will collaborate across departments to resolve material constraints and maintain visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience as a Production Planner or Materials Planner; preferably in the contract manufacturing field.
• Experience with production scheduling and material flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and processes all requirements on any customer order from the sales order received through shipping the completed order to the customer.
• Develops specifications for new contract orders.
• Identifies material constraints on any new order received from customers.
• Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.
• Creates and maintains a material status that communicates the material position and production plan for any customer order in the MRP system.
• Releases discrete jobs to the manufacturing floor according to the production plan.
• Works all material issues due to attrition and other unforeseen issues that may impact the planned production kit releases.
• Ensures that material is processed in the MRP system in a timely fashion for orders to be shipped and invoiced.

Skills

Production planning

Materials planning

Scheduling

Customer service

MRP exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP System

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.

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.
At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.
Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.
Summary
Production Planner/Scheduler
5A (Monday-Friday)

• Oversees and processes all requirements on any customer order from the sales order received through shipping the completed order to the customer.
  

What You'll Do

• Fast pace production environment. Must be able to effectively multitask and be self motivated to get the tasks completed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Develops specifications for new contract orders
• Identifies material constraints on any new order received from customers
• Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.
• Creates and maintains a material status that effectively communicates the material position and production plan for any customer order in the MRP system.
• Releases discrete jobs to the manufacturing floor according to the production plan in which the material supports.
• Works all material issues due to attrition and other unforeseen issues that may impact the planned production kit releases.
• Ensures that material is processed in the MRP system in a timely fashion in order for the customer orders to be shipped and invoiced seamlessly.
• Must have good Customer Service Skills

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and
• 5 years experience as a Production Planner or Materials Planner; preferably in the contract manufacturing field

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 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.