About The Role

The Manufacturing Scheduling Analyst is responsible for managing a segment of the manufacturing operation schedule, coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and reports to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize the SAP system to generate, analyze, and manage manufacturing schedule reports.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee material readiness and production progress to ensure the timely delivery of critical shipments to customers, including tracking progress via Jira and identifying/resolving product issues.

• Analyze FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory reports and collaborate with production teams to mitigate risks associated with aging inventory and potential excesses.

• Proactively escalate any potential committed schedule impacts (e.g., capacity constraints, supply risks, operational interruptions) to management with proposed solutions.

• Manage and expedite manufacturing progress—including build, test, repair, and packing phases—by strategically allocating resources to ensure schedules are met.

• Perform comprehensive data analysis of demand and supply trends, generating various status reports to drive manufacturing processes and managing inventory toward achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Coordinate with Engineering (ENG) and Information Technology (IT) teams to optimize tools and reporting mechanisms, enhancing process efficiency and overall operational performance.

• Perform other assigned duties as required.  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Engineering, or a related field. (preferred)

• Relevant manufacturing operations management experience (preferred)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access/Database); and experience using enterprise systems such as SAP, SFC, WMS, Lean methodologies, or similar platforms.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to take ownership, share information transparently, and communicate effectively and appropriately across all audience levels.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, vital for collaborating effectively across different departments.

• Time Management: Excellent ability to prioritize and schedule tasks efficiently to maximize productivity.

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $52,500 - $70,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.