Materials Planner - Bedok

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 meet standards-they redefine them.

Summary

We are seeking an analytical, proactive Materials Planner / Supply Chain Specialist to take ownership of materials coordination, inventory optimization, and supply continuity across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will partner closely with account teams to secure 100% production uptime, track logistics and component pipelines to prevent floor bottlenecks, and execute purchase orders with uncompromising data integrity. You will actively manage Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks, leverage modern AI tools to predict supply chain disruptions, and drive process innovation by transforming legacy manual reporting into streamlined, automated digital workflows.

What You'll Do

• Take charge of daily materials coordination to support account teams in achieving corporate delivery targets and sustaining 100% line uptime.

• Safeguard supply chain continuity by tracking part availability and inbound logistics, ensuring the right components arrive at the right workstation on time.

• Drive inventory optimization by proactively identifying surplus stock and utilizing data analytics to mitigate Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) financial liabilities.

• Execute purchase orders in strict adherence to customer demand profiles while maintaining high data integrity within enterprise ERP systems.

• Leverage AI-driven analytical tools to automate standard reporting workflows and detect upstream supply risks before they disrupt the production floor.

• Spearhead process innovation by identifying manual, paper-trail tasks and converting them into streamlined, digital automated solutions.

• Coordinate with cross-functional procurement, warehouse, and planning teams to clear material shortages and eliminate operational bottlenecks.

• Perform other materials planning, supply chain analysis, and operational duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of supply chain or materials planning experience within an electronics manufacturing (EMS) environment or related industry.

• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), RapidResponse (Kinaxis), and Oracle ERP systems is preferred.

• Solid foundational understanding of end-to-end materials planning, procurement cycles, and supply chain management principles.

• Sharp business acumen and strong analytical capabilities combined with clear verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex data sets).

• Working familiarity with modern AI tools and workflow automation platforms is an added advantage.

How to Stand Out

The ideal candidate unites seasoned materials planning expertise in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment with a forward-looking, technology-first approach to supply chain management. You stand out through demonstrated mastery of Kinaxis RapidResponse and Oracle, a track record of aggressively minimizing E&O liabilities, and the initiative to leverage AI tools and digital automation to replace manual overhead with predictive, resilient inventory controls.