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Sanmina · 6 months ago

Control Tower Manager

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the global Electronics Manufacturing Services market. The Control Tower Manager is responsible for the oversight and optimization of the global supply chain ecosystem, ensuring real-time visibility and proactive management of supply chain nodes while leading the warehouse operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Develop and execute Control Tower strategies to ensure full visibility, control, and alignment of global supply chain operations
Consolidate and direct customer forecasts in alignment with customer allocation guidelines, ensuring appropriate distribution of supply commitments across the network
Lead and institutionalize robust demand management processes that align forecast and supply plans, minimizing mismatches and driving forecast accuracy
Perform waterfall analysis regularly to evaluate forecast performance, highlight gaps, and implement corrective actions
Manage, coordinate, and monitor vendor and plant performance in multiple regions, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery targets
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Control Tower, providing real-time insights, proactive risk mitigation, and timely resolution of escalations
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with global vendors, internal plant managers, and warehouse teams to drive collaborative decision-making and continuous improvement
Lead the implementation of advanced tools for automation, predictive analytics, and API-based integrations to optimize responsiveness and eliminate manual processes
Negotiate and enforce service-level agreements (SLAs) with vendors and internal sites to meet and exceed customer expectations
Monitor and report on KPIs such as OTD, inventory levels, E&O, supplier performance, exception management, and forecast accuracy metrics
Identify and mitigate risks to avoid supply chain disruptions and enhance resilience
Direct and manage all warehouse operations, ensuring effective use of space, inventory control, material handling, workforce productivity, and alignment with corporate safety and compliance standards. The warehouse must operate as an integral part of the supply chain strategy, supporting demand fulfillment and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the global supply chain network
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, trade regulations, and ethical sourcing practices
Lead and develop the Control Tower team, including warehouse staff, fostering professional growth and operational excellence

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementForecast AccuracyWaterfall AnalysisVendor ManagementPredictive AnalyticsProcess AutomationERP ProficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Team LeadershipCollaborationNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 7 years' experience in supply chain operations, vendor management, or control tower leadership, preferably in manufacturing or electronics industries as a manager
Proven ability to consolidate customer forecasts, manage allocation-driven planning, and improve forecast accuracy
Hands-on experience in waterfall analysis and demand management best practices
Expertise in supply chain visibility solutions, predictive analytics, process automation, and advanced planning tools
Proficiency with ERP, WMS, Kinaxis, and digital reporting tools
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic decision-making abilities
Demonstrated leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Company

Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (10)
2024 (4)
2023 (5)
2022 (5)
2021 (3)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jon Faust
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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