Planner I

Jabil•Florence, KY

About The Position

At Jabil, the Planner I serves as the customer interface for demand plans and shipment information. The role develops a feasible operational plan and maintains ownership of its execution to achieve customer satisfaction, minimize Jabil liability, and continuously improve planning metrics. The work schedule is Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., for CVG 300. The position typically reports to management, with direct supervisors typically including a Planning Supervisor or Planning Manager. It is not directly responsible for managing other employees.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP.
1 to 2 years of materials-related experience.
Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of 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.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the 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 business goals and objectives, with the ability to devise and implement strategies to achieve targets.
Proficient verbal and written English skills.
Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the business unit and customer to develop a collaborative demand plan by properly executing 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 work closely with the operations team to execute it successfully.
Develop a revenue forecast, monitor actual performance, and drive immediate corrective action and a recovery plan when the revenue target may be missed.
Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Comply with and follow all procedures within the company security policy and the rules of the road.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan
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 opportunity