Job Description Buyer/Planner 4 Specific Duties And Responsibilities Excellent communication and presentation skills. Confidence in presenting and dealing with supervisory levels within Sanmina and with manufacturers. Ability to manage multiple, detailed projects to a successful end while working under tight time deadlines. Experience of communicating, motivating, and persuading with a wide variety of internal customers and manufacturers. Comfortable with shifting priorities, timelines, and requirements. Knowledge of Supply Chain theory with practical experience. Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams in a global team environment. Fluent in spoken and written English. Education / Experience Bachelor's degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5 years experience in Manufacturing, Purchasing, and/or supply chain management. Communication Communication and presentation skills. Confidence in presenting and dealing with internal personnel as well as manufacturers and suppliers. Learn to, and manage supplier negotiations. Problem Solving Ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend/implement corrective actions, processes, etc. Job specific skills Understanding manufacturing and supply chain management. EMS experience and/or knowledge of Sanmina’s internal systems are a plus. Must have Excel and Powerpoint skills. Knowledge of market conditions for the areas of specialization, including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends and suppliers’ management teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr