Production Planner

Jabil•Mebane, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner 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.

Requirements

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
Ability to problem solve and pivot priorities
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

Nice To Haves

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

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

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