Planner 1

About the Role

Responsible for serving as the customer interface for demand planning and shipment information, developing a feasible operational plan, and maintaining ownership over its execution. The role aims to achieve customer satisfaction, minimize Jabil liability, and continuously improve planning metrics.

Responsibilities

• Work with Business Unit (BU) and Customer to develop a collaborative demand plan through proper execution of the Demand Management Process.
• Create a Master Schedule through resource analysis, including material sizing and capacity sizing.
• Load the Master Schedule into the Jabil ERP system.
• Create and maintain a feasible production plan and collaborate closely with the operations team to ensure successful execution.
• Develop revenue forecasts and monitor actual performance, driving immediate corrective action and recovery plans if there is a potential miss to the revenue target.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Comply with all procedures within the company security policy and the rules of the road.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision

Typically reports to a Planning Supervisor or Planning Manager. This role is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination, pay decisions, or performance management).

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• 1 to 2 years of materials-related experience.
• Advanced PC skills, including proficiency with Jabil's software packages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform calculations involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable the company’s business goals and objectives, with the ability to devise and implement strategies to achieve targets.
• Proficient verbal and written English skills.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.