Master Planner

Jabil•Mebane, NC

About The Position

The Master Planner at Jabil translates customer demand into manufacturing execution by balancing materials and capacity, optimizing production schedules, and managing product transitions. The role owns planning for an assigned workcell and supports customer delivery and operational performance through accurate scheduling, material planning, capacity management, and cross-functional coordination. The position develops and maintains the Master Production Schedule (MPS), aligns schedules with customer demand, material availability, capacity, and production requirements, and ensures appropriate customer purchase order coverage. It also oversees build readiness, BOM and routing planning, revenue forecasting, capacity models, and end-of-life transitions. The Master Planner serves as the workcell planning subject matter expert, guides and mentors planning support personnel, communicates planning risks and constraints, and supports continuous improvement, compliance, safety, and quality requirements.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), production planning, and manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of component lead times, internal manufacturing run rates, test development lead times, machine programming lead times, and product manufacturing sequence.
Ability to analyze customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and production constraints.
Strong knowledge of Bills of Material, routings, inventory transactions, Work-in-Process, and material planning processes.
Ability to understand customer PO coverage and material liability requirements and incorporate them into planning decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying risks and driving corrective actions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing customer and manufacturing requirements.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to planning and data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex planning information across functional areas.
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional activities without direct reporting authority.
Strong ERP and computer system skills, including managing and analyzing planning data.
Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of related planning, materials, supply chain, or manufacturing experience; master's degree with 3 or more years of related experience; or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Previous supervisory, team leadership, or mentoring experience.
Previous experience with production planning, Master Production Scheduling, MRP, ERP systems, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, material availability, capacity, and production requirements.
Load and maintain the MPS in Jabil's ERP system, including appropriate customer purchase order coverage.
Ensure the MPS is accurate, achievable, aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capabilities, and reconciled weekly against customer PO coverage.
Drive achievement of MPS performance goals, including the established 95% target, and support the goal of 100% on-time delivery.
Establish and maintain build readiness, own production planning activities, and support BOM and document control requirements for the assigned workcell.
Partner with manufacturing teams daily to assess production performance and adjust schedules as needed.
Optimize production quantities and sequencing to minimize changeovers and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Analyze customer demand, material availability, and capacity requirements; communicate constraints and drive resolution with stakeholders.
Maintain control of materials and potential customer or company liability, and ensure production is supported by valid demand, available materials, accurate BOMs, and appropriate routings.
Maintain awareness of customer contract terms affecting material planning, scheduling, liability windows, component purchasing, and in-house inventory.
Maintain accurate revenue forecasts based on production schedules and customer requirements.
Maintain the workcell capacity planning model, evaluate capacity requirements, identify constraints or uneven utilization, and develop solutions with cross-functional teams.
Balance customer priorities with effective manufacturing resource utilization and maintain appropriate capacity and customer sizing.
Account for production rates, manufacturing lead times, test requirements, machine programming requirements, and other schedule factors.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
Lead planning activities for the creation and maintenance of Bills of Material and manufacturing routings, supporting accurate WIP tracking and inventory transactions.
Partner with Production Planners and Document Coordinators to maintain accurate documentation and planning information.
Serve as the workcell planning subject matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship on planning processes, tools, and requirements.
Coordinate end-of-life (EOL) planning, lead EOL meetings approximately 30 days before planned final builds, and own the EOL build schedule.
Coordinate manufacturing and shipment timelines for final production, support plans for potential RMAs after final production, and manage workcell purge and disposition activities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Materials, Supply Chain, workcell leadership, and other teams to identify and resolve planning constraints.
Mentor Production Planners and Document Coordinators and communicate risks, constraints, priorities, and schedule changes to stakeholders.
Follow applicable safety, health, environmental, quality, security, company procedure, and business control requirements; maintain accurate planning information and documentation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options.
401(k) 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.
Growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged.