Planning & Logistics Expeditor

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 Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

The Planning & Logistics Expeditor plays a critical role in bridging the gap between material coordination and data-driven planning. Operating within the Planning Department, this role is responsible for the physical movement, tracking, and organization of parts and materials, while heavily utilizing inventory management software to generate, analyze, and update critical planning reports. The ideal candidate ensures the right parts are in the right place at the right time, while maintaining flawless digital data integrity.

Nature of Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Locate, pull, and physically move parts, materials, and assemblies between production areas, warehouses, and staging zones to meet daily schedules.
• Monitor the flow of materials through the production cycle to anticipate shortages and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Verify physical inventory counts against system records to ensure 100% accuracy.

• Generate, update, and maintain daily/weekly planning department reports using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Input real-time tracking data into the system to reflect material movements, delays, or expedited statuses.
• Analyze inventory data to flag discrepancies, delayed shipments, or critical shortages, escalating findings to the Planning Manager or Director.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Warehouse, Purchasing, and the Planning Department regarding material availability.
• Attend production meetings to provide live updates on the status of high-priority parts.

• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to ensure digital reports perfectly match physical inventory.
• Ability to prioritize urgent "hot" parts while maintaining routine reporting schedules.
• Proactive approach to spotting potential material shortages before they delay production.

Education & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration is a plus.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or production planning environment as an expeditor, material handler, or inventory clerk.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite, with strong, intermediate-to-advanced skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas for report compilation).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems or inventory management software is highly preferred.
• Ability to learn proprietary company software quickly to generate custom planning reports.
• Ability to lift up to [e.g., 40-50 lbs.] and remain on your feet or moving throughout a warehouse/production floor for extended periods.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment (e.g., hand trucks, pallet jacks); forklift certification is a plus but not always required.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $52,000 - $70,720 ($25 - $34 per hour) Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package