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Sanmina-SCI · Newark, CA

# Materials Planner

Newark, California, United States $ 85,000 - $110,000 

Listed on Sanmina-SCI’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18368591-materials-planner)

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## 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 Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years’ experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets.

### We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities

from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

### Summary

The Material Planner is responsible for production planning and coordinates production workflow for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. Will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing.

### What You'll Do

Analyzes customer demand and optimize build plans for specific products, keeping materials and resource requirements. Reviews new products/parts planning attributes and ensure they are correctly set up. Reviews BOM structures and ensures that they align with manufacturing strategy. Periodically reviews critical ERP planning attributes and keeps them aligned. Review ECOs, prepare implementation plans and actually implement them.

Releases required work orders in a timely manner and promptly closes them on completion after reconciling variances. Follows up materials shortages and production flow thru the plant to keep build plans on schedule.
- Plans and directs Production and Inventory
- Control for Operations to ensure customer commits and Inventor objectives are met
- Coordinates Operations planning process to ensure that there is material and capacity available to support both Customer commits and forecast
- Directs the Inventory team to ensure that process controls are in place that will allow accurate Cycle counting
- Coordinates the production team to ensure schedule and customer deliveries are met.
- Works directly with Purchasing to insure purchased material is available to meet the scheduled requirements
- Stays current with software development, provide on-site technical expertise for the ERP system and write ad-hoc reports as required
- Identifies software procedural improvements to the Operations process to eliminate waste Relays relevant information to management regarding material shortages, potential schedule interruptions, and possible equipment maintenance that would affect a smooth and timely production input
- Analyzes customer demand information, forecast, orders, labor, and material availability and develops a flexible yet efficient master schedule
- Reviews part availability including quality approval prior to scheduling
- Manage the issuance of purchase orders as recommended by the planning system or as requested by management.

Manage PO approval process, PO revisions, supplier confirmation and storage of all purchase orders on a secured and shared site. Manages supplier bidding process with the creation of RFQs submission to suppliers and summary returned information as requested by the Director of Manufacturing. Controls Supplier's compliance to on-time delivery, terms and conditions, supply contracts and product specifications. Participates as needed in the Product Specification creation/revision process and facilitates execution with suppliers.

Drive sourcing solutions for existing products as directed by executive management. Manage assigned products by maintaining or reducing costs of product components, packaging and finished goods

### What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 5 years of related Materials Planner experience; preferably in a contract manufacturing environment. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Industrial Engineering preferred. Good understanding of critical ERP planning attributes. Hands on experience in ECO planning and Implementations. Good working knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP software with regards to planning. Intermediate or Advanced level of experience in Excel.

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 $ 85,000 - $110,000, 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 11, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 11, 2026
- Listed for: 26 days
- Location: Newark, California, United States
- Pay: $ 85,000 - $110,000[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18368591-materials-planner)

## Hiring at Sanmina-SCI
- Open jobs: 1,837
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Nov 11, 2026

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