Strategic Materials Planner | Demand & MRP

Sanmina; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Manchester, NH is seeking a Material Planner to develop demand intake and contribute to the END item supply plan within the MRP framework. You will analyze demand versus supply, perform what-if analyses, run MRP for changes, and collaborate with Master Production Scheduling, Purchasing and Account Management to ensure material availability and alignment with customer requirements.

Responsibilities require strong Excel skills, experience with Oracle ERP and APS tools, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years production planning experience.
• Experience working in contract manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate with Program Managers, Sales, and Customers.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Oracle ERP systems and APS tools knowledge preferred.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing demand intake for product and contributing to the END item supply plan in the MRP.
• 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 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

What-if analysis

ERP/APS experience

Communication skills

Production planning

Tools

Oracle ERP

APS tools

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Manchester, NH is seeking a Material Planner to develop demand intake and contribute to the END item supply plan within the MRP framework. You will analyze demand versus supply, perform what-if analyses, run MRP for changes, and collaborate with Master Production Scheduling, Purchasing and Account Management to ensure material availability and alignment with customer requirements.

Responsibilities require strong Excel skills, experience with Oracle ERP and APS tools, and