Sr Supply Chain Specialist

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive, and clean technology sectors.

About the role

Under limited supervision, you will develop and enhance the supply chain through vendor relationships and both short and long-term supply management solutions. The role involves coordinating sourcing decisions and cost management strategies in support of purchasing and program management at North American plants. You will work with purchasing and program management to recommend and implement actions that actively impact and augment current sourcing strategies and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional, self-motivated individual with excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve a wide range of issues involving plant and/or supplier inquiries, complaints, or special requests.
• Use tools and systems such as Oracle, Excel, ACES, and WALT to interface with the supply base, supply chain peers, and plant-level teams.
• Develop strategies, best practices, and process standardization for key supply chain focus areas, including continuity of supply and inventory management.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation to make recommendations and construct viable solutions for critical supply chain escalations affecting customer commitments and financial impact.
• Work with purchasing and program management to ensure continuity of material supply while coordinating inventory balance for plants and customer bases across the region.
• Prepare reports on areas of responsibility, ensuring proper tracking and adherence to supply chain guidelines throughout the region.
• Monitor assigned company locations/plants on standard supply chain procedures and expectations related to business operations maximization and assurance of supply.
• Engage in professional communication and interaction with executive management, both internally and externally, to resolve critical issues and accomplish desired results.
• Travel domestically or internationally as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a similar field with 3 years of supply chain-related experience, or 10 years of supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Strong aptitude for numerical and business analysis.
• Ability to independently manage assigned projects to completion.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, especially Excel.
• Experience with Oracle is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player willing to collaborate with all facets of the business community.

This is an ITAR facility, and applicants must be a US Citizen.