Production Planner - based onsite in Memphis, TN

Jabil•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. The Production Planner is the starting point for all materials and production planning activities. This role is responsible for managing customer demand, driving requisitions for buyers, and ensuring the production floor has the materials needed to meet schedule requirements. The planner serves as the primary point of contact between Jabil and the customer’s materials leadership, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. This position is approximately 60% desk-based planning and 40% floor-based coordination, requiring comfort working directly with materials technicians and production supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; experience with SAP, PRISM, and Asprova preferred.
2+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills required.
Strong understanding of BOMs and ECNs in a high-volume, multi-part environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in customer-facing scenarios.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and solve problems involving multiple variables.
Strong analytical skills including basic algebra, geometry, and business math.
Proficient in logistics planning to support business goals and drive strategic execution.
Comfortable working in both office and production floor environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with metal commodities such as copper, steel, and hardware is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the customer-facing liaison for demand planning and shipment coordination.
Manage demand signals and translate them into actionable requisitions for the purchasing team.
Use and navigate three planning systems : SAP, PRISM, and Asprova.
Collaborate with the production floor team to ensure timely material availability, understand shortages, and track material arrival dates.
Work directly on the production floor with materials technicians and their supervisors to resolve issues and maintain schedule integrity.
Maintain and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Monitor and present planning metrics to Business Units (BU) and drive continuous improvement.
Re-evaluate min/max levels for bulk materials to optimize inventory and production flow.
Collaborate cross-functionally with buyers, production teams, and customer contacts to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including security and operational standards.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Site Performance Bonus
Long Term Incentives
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