Production Planner II

About the role

The Production Planner II serves as the primary customer interface for demand planning and shipment updates. They develop and maintain a feasible operational plan, ensure its successful execution, and work to achieve high customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Production Planner minimizes Jabil’s liability and continuously improves performance across key planning metrics.

Responsibilities

• Work with BU and Customer to develop a collaborative demand plan through properly executing the Demand Management Process
• Create a Master Schedule through resource analysis including material sizing and capacity sizing
• Load Master Schedule into the Jabil ERP system
• Create and maintain a feasible production plan and closely work with operation team to achieve successful execution of the plan
• Develop revenue forecast and closely monitor the actual performance and drive for immediate corrective action and recovery plan in case there is potential miss to the revenue target
• Monitor planning metrics and drive for continuous improvement
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy and the rules of the road
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, and materials in an industrial environment
• Thorough experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or similar
• Previous use of rapid response tools such as KINAXIS is helpful
• Use of lean tools including 5 Why, kaizen methods, six sigma principles highly desired
• Must have the ability to problem solve and pivot priorities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP
• Advanced PC skills including MS Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; strong communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as 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 company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets
• Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities