Job Details

Purchasing 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.

Summary

An Expeditor is responsible for expediting delivery of materials necessary to support MRP requirements.  The Expeditor will also provide support to the buyers by auctioning Push/Pull/Cancel requirements, confirm order commits, resolving invoice discrepancies, past due purchase orders, non-conforming receipts, and the return of material in the MRB / RTV cages. 

Responsibilities

• Follow up with suppliers to assure the delivery of materials and services to meet the MRP need date requirements.
• Reconcile past due purchase orders with suppliers and take appropriate corrective action.  Data entry to update the associated purchase orders.
• Contact suppliers to obtain product/service information such as price, lead-times, minimum order quantities, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Expedite and confirm receipt of purchase orders to assure the timely release of work orders to the Stockroom for kit picking.  Secure tracking information, confirm and communicate delivery information.
• Use of MRP actions to manage inbound receipts and assure the on-time delivery of materials to support work order and production requirements.
• Support the buyers with clearing supplier invoice issues.  Coordinating activities with Shared Services (Accounts Payable) to assure suppliers are paid timely.
• Support the buyers with clearing non-conforming receipts.  Investigating the root cause for the discrepant receipt, defining the problem and taking the appropriate corrective action.
• Secure RMA from suppliers and coordinate the activities necessary to return discrepant material to the supplier.  Update the purchase order accordingly.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience required
• High school or equivalent experience required
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn and flexible
• Skilled in oral and written communication

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