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.   Production Planner/Controller   Job Purpose: Our Carrollton facility is looking for a Production Planner/Controller for our IMS manufacturing operations.  Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.   Nature of Duties/Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitosr products through the complete production cycle based on customer orders and delivery requirements Work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules Makes or recommends revisions to planned production schedules as necessary when schedules cannot be met Reschedules rework, unfinished parts, and assemblies, new production releases, and special orders Analyzes the demand requirements vs. the supply commitments and possibilities Performs due diligence by conducting what-if analyses for all demand changes, prior to agreements being made with customers Executes MRP run for changed demand and end item supply requirements Works with Master Production Scheduling to ensure closed loop feedback process is in place for all potential risks to meeting supply Works with Purchasing to confirm materials availability for all demand requests that require orders to be expedited or placed within lead-time. Works with Management and Supply Chain for agreement of order quantities and rules, buffer inventories, etc. Provides domestic and international materials, and required documentation to logistics for outgoing shipments. Communicates with offsite buyers to close invoices upon receipts of materials Responsible for developing demand intake for production and contributing to the creation of the END item supply plan in the MRP Reviews the production plan with Manager weekly to understand changes, review capacity loads, and materials plans/risks Updates Oracle, or other database, or spreadsheets for incoming and outgoing materials to ensure inventory accuracy of customer assemblies, components and overhead materials Performs cycle counts and reports metrics to management Monitors shortages in work in process and follows up with Purchasing on material availability and Stockroom to fill those shortages upon material receipt Reviews and publishes production work order status weekly.  Works variances with Stockroom and closes work orders Assists production with moving released orders through the production process from department to department and to shipping   Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required Minimum 2 years related experience Strong knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and processes A strong background in MRP required An understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes required Preferred experience with electronic multi level builds who is willing to work in a fast paced environment Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks Ability to manage customer relationships required Strong computer skills, both MS Office and Google Suite Ability to create and understand reports to support production decisions A desire to promote the success of the organization and production staff   Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity