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. Job Purpose: The production planner is responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity as well as managing inventory levels. Some level of expediting critical work orders will also be part of the role. Nature of Duties and Responsibilities: Acts on order releases action and exception messages from the company system. Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity. Analyzes sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements. Manages inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected item, either manufactured  or purchased, to meet production schedules. Completes shipping information and delivery date input during sale order reviews. Orders floor stock with shelf life material for production. Reviews work in process material sweeps from production floor. Receives and reviews sales orders against current requirements and work in process using the material requirement planning report. Releases purchase orders for production material, floor stock items and all purchases to support the business unit. Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues. Routine walks/visits to production departments to check status or disposition work orders required. Education and Experience: Microsoft Excel Proficiency is a must. (Macros, Pivot Tables, Charts, etc…) Oracle MRP experience preferred Problem Solving/Analysis. Technical Capacity. Communication Proficiency. Decision Making. Collaboration Skills. Requires a Bachelor's Degree Oracle MRP experience preferred Prior Sanmina experience and systems knowledge is preferred.    Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  Work Environment This job operates in a production office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., may be asked to work some light overtime hours. Some Saturday work hours will be requested of this position from time to time. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   Salary Range(annual): $54,080.00 - $72,800.00 In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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