Supply Chain Specialist Manager

Sanmina; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Bonus/commission potential

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, including Viking Technology, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to optimize end-to-end supply chain operations across SSD, DRAM, and related storage products. You will lead procurement, inventory control, and logistics, using ERP tools to drive cost reductions and improved efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, leveraging 10–15 years of experience to deliver reliable supply chain performance in a fast-paced electronics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in SCM, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or related role.
• Proficiency in ERP software (Oracle, NetSuite) and related SCM tools.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and implement process improvements.
• Negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and issue POs as needed.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, and logistics to minimize costs.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Data analysis

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite)

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.

Summary

Viking Technology, a division of Sanmina Corporation, leads the Enterprise and Embedded server and storage market in Solid State Drives (SSD), DRAM, and hybrid storage technologies. With a breadth of solutions that bridge both SSD and DRAM, Viking Technology has the ability to deliver any storage solution from high-performance computing SSDs down to embedded kiosk flash devices. Viking Technology has over two decades of focused storage and DRAM development, delivering high technology solutions that optimize the value and performance of customers’ applications in the Enterprise, Network Infrastructure, Embedded, and Defense & Aerospace markets. With an extensive product breadth of SSD and DRAM, Viking Technology stands as one of the top Tier storage solution provider in the market.

What You’ll Do

A Supply Chain Specialist ensures the efficient flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers, focusing on optimizing processes, maintaining inventory, and reducing costs. They analyze data to improve supply chain performance, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate logistics. The Supply Chain Specialist manager provides end-to-end operations, reviews procurement and will be on top of the inventory control. They play a critical role in minimizing costs, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency to meet customer demand.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Works closely with the supply chain, planning and members of the Operations
• Procurement & Sourcing: Identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage purchasing, including issuing purchase orders (POs).
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify inefficiencies, such as bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with cross-functional teams (procurement, sales, manufacturing) to ensure alignment and resolve supply chain issues.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with industry regulations, international trade rules, and company policies.

Price Quoting

• Customer Quote via Module Quote system
• Budgetary quote for special project
• Cisco quarterly Adder and Pricing (DIMM and eUSB)
• Follow up of quote feedbacks with Sales

Supply Chain

• Price and allocation negotiation with chip vendors (DRAM, Nand, etc.)
• PO expedites for critical materials
• Material sourcing from open markets / brokers for critical components
• Risk-buy strategy and implementation
• Inventory review, analysis, and disposition
• Disposal of slow move / dead inventory

Sales Forecast By Product

• Consolidation of the sales forecast
• Demand forecast to major suppliers (DRAM, Nand, Controller, etc

Reporting

• DRAM global quarterly sales result and share ranking
• DRAM sot price trend update. Market information update to Sales
• Nand global quarterly sales result and share ranking
• Memory vendor quarterly financial result
• Viking/NPI sales result by OEM and Product category for QBR
• Sanmina - Viking VI report review and analysis
• Vendor spend report

Reciprocal Tariff

• Tariff tracking sheet management
• Tariff charge review and analysis report

Other Job Duties

• Update the Sanmina/VI opportunities for Viking Technology
• Phison turnkey SSD project update report

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required.
• 10 – 15 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or a similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in supply chain software, such as ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) etc.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data to make informed decisions.
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent interpersonal skills for managing vendor relationships and collaborating with internal teams.
• Additional Skills: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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. The base pay range for this role is between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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.