Senior Materials & Supply Chain Leader

Sanmina Corporation; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Materials Manager to lead Purchasing, Planning, Stockroom and Receiving/Shipping, ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements and driving operational excellence across the plant.

You will shape supply chain programs, mentor staff, work with suppliers, and implement policies to optimize inventory, logistics, and manufacturing flows, with a focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience in manufacturing, including 3 years in a management position.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, transportation, supplier operations, and logistics strategy.
• Excellent leadership and communications skills; ability to function across a matrixed organization.
• Six Sigma experience and lean manufacturing knowledge are assets; Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing, Planning, Stockroom and Receiving/Shipping to meet group objectives.
• Oversee planning, quotes, purchasing, stockroom execution and logistics.
• Develop and maintain policies and material control systems.
• Provide feedback and manage development plans for staff; handle difficult situations.
• Define supply chain programs and processes to optimize effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation and industry standards.
• Maintain regular reports and analyses for management, including performance metrics.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet business goals and monitor performance.
• Lead S&OP meetings and ensure synchronization of manufacturing and demand.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Inventory management

Planning

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six Sigma experience

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Materials Manager to lead Purchasing, Planning, Stockroom and Receiving/Shipping, ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements and driving operational excellence across the plant.

You will shape supply chain programs, mentor staff, work with suppliers, and implement policies to optimize inventory, logistics, and manufacturing flows, with a focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and cross‑functional collaboration.