Supply Chain Analyst 4 at Sanmina Corporation in Fort Mill, South Carolina

Job Description:

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.

Supply Chain Analyst

Job Purpose

Under limited supervision will be responsible for development and enhancement of supply chain. Negotiate strategic and tactical cost savings with existing suppliers and/or develop new supply sources. Ensure security and accountability through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Develops and executes replenishment strategies, conducts physical inventories & leads cycle counters. Analyzes and, when able, correct cycle count discrepancies. Conduct audits on incoming and outgoing shipments for quality & accuracy. Compiles & documents all transactions for data entry.

Nature of Duties:

• May interface with suppliers to obtain pricing, delivery information for proposal development and/or product.


• Requires extensive analysis of data, for example; comparing forecast to suppliers' commitment schedule to ensure parts availability for large customers/projects.


• May be engaged in sourcing for New Products Introduction (NPI), managing first article, and transitioning to production.


• May be responsible for analyzing the purchasing data of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).


• May have responsibility for identifying suppliers for disengagement and working those changes through system.


• May purchase (place P.O.'s) for hot new ECO parts and urgent NPI programs.


• May work on implementation and improvement of Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) programs, conducting analysis to determine eligibility for program, creating addendums, communication and training.


• Requires ability to compile, analyze data and prepare detailed reports documenting the cost savings and inventory reductions achieved.


• Responsible for implementation and enhancements of Supply Chain activities for SCI.


• Manage supply base to ensure agility goals are met.


• Work with Global Supply Chain Management Team and plant personnel to ensure compliance on RTF and SMI EDI transactions.


• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.


• Interacts with individuals and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are implemented.


• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and plans appropriately to ensure schedules/goals are met.


• Look for process improvements, provide cost analysis as required.


• Become knowledgeable of FAR & DFARS requirements.


• Report inventory status, changes, and movement.


• Prepare and provide E&O analysis on a required basis.


• Inventory analysis, tracking, & projects. Create management reports.


• Lead cycle count preparation, execution, analysis & reconciliation on a daily basis, focusing on continuous improvement on CC strategy, as well as Root Cause/Corrective Action analysis.

Job Qualifications

• Result and action oriented; Ability to meet aggressive deadlines.


• Strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate with suppliers and multiple levels throughout the organization.


• Experience developing supplier relationships and obtaining cost reductions.


• Must demonstrate imitative and have the ability to work on multiple tasks.


• Oracle or SAP experience required


• Proficient in MS Office suite

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience

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