Planning Supervisor

Jabil•Monument, CO

1d•$77,500 - $139,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a Planning Supervisor at our Monument, CO facility, you will lead the planning function to ensure customer demand is translated into executable production plans that drive on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. You will develop and coach a team of planners while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Materials, and customers to ensure successful execution of planning strategies and achievement of business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of planning experience required.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production planning, scheduling, and demand management.
Understanding of manufacturing operations, material planning, capacity planning, and inventory control.
Knowledge of component lead times, production run rates, test development timelines, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to develop and manage Master Production Schedules (MPS).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Experience with forecasting, revenue planning, and inventory liability management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong customer-service orientation and business acumen.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and hire planning team members.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to define candidate requirements and support workforce planning needs.
Monitor team turnover and implement retention initiatives to improve employee engagement and stability.
Identify individual and team development opportunities and create action plans to enhance capabilities.
Develop, implement, and maintain training programs and planning curricula.
Establish clear performance goals and track results against key operational metrics.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance management support to team members.
Conduct performance evaluations in a timely and professional manner.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
Lead planning teams through changing business priorities and operational challenges.
Ensure fair and consistent application of recognition and reward programs.
Support the development and execution of site planning initiatives and strategies.
Lead the planning team in creating and maintaining accurate and achievable production plans.
Ensure customer demand is properly translated into Master Production Schedules (MPS).
Develop, maintain, and load MPS data into the ERP system.
Reconcile production schedules against customer purchase order coverage to minimize company liability.
Drive achievement of planning performance metrics, including maintaining a 95% or greater MPS attainment goal.
Ensure build readiness through proper material, capacity, and resource planning.
Analyze material and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to leadership, operations teams, and customers.
Maintain accurate revenue forecasts and implement corrective actions when forecast risks are identified.
Manage material liability, inventory exposure, and customer commitments.
Monitor and optimize material flow to support efficient manufacturing operations.
Support Workcells in achieving material cost reduction and inventory optimization objectives.
Manage internal purge activities and inventory disposition processes.
Support End-of-Life (EOL) planning activities, including leading cross-functional meetings and developing execution strategies.
Ensure production plans are supported by valid customer purchase orders, sufficient material availability, accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and system data.
Serve as the planning subject matter expert for production scheduling and demand management activities.
Partner with Operations, Materials, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Business Unit teams to support customer requirements.
Meet regularly with manufacturing and Workcell teams to review production schedules, optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers.
Support customer needs through standard processes while identifying customized solutions when necessary.
Communicate planning risks, opportunities, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the planning organization and across functions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and security requirements.
Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Directly supervises Planning personnel within the site.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and retention of planning team members.
Leads planning activities and serves as a key liaison between customers, operations, and supply chain organizations.