Production Planner/Scheduler

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 At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for a Production Planner/Scheduler in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will oversee and process all material requirements for customer orders from initial sales order receipt through final shipment, operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment using MRP tools and advanced Excel capabilities to drive seamless execution.

What You'll Do

• Identify material constraints on all new customer orders received.
• Release purchase requisitions to the purchasing department.
• Create and maintain material status tracking within the MRP system to effectively communicate material positioning and production plans for customer orders.
• Release discrete jobs to the manufacturing floor in accordance with material-supported production plans.
• Resolve material issues resulting from attrition or unforeseen disruptions that could impact planned production kit releases.
• Ensure timely material processing in the MRP system to enable seamless shipping and invoicing of customer orders.
• Maintain data integrity while developing customized Excel reports, such as pick lists, to support efficient production operations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials control.
• Advanced MS Excel skills with the ability to build customized operational reports (e.g., pick lists) while ensuring strict data integrity.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset with the demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong operational understanding of MRP systems and production inventory management.

How to Stand Out

Prior experience working in electronics manufacturing or high-reliability defense and aerospace manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP/MRP software systems (such as Oracle).

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.