Planning SME Manager

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Penang is seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to lead the local Planning Department, drive continuous improvement in materials metrics, and deliver exceptional support to customers, team members, and stakeholders. You will develop and implement strategic planning processes, review capacity and master schedules, ensure data integrity, and oversee budgeting and revenue analyses.

This role offers growth within a global manufacturing environment and requires strong leadership and analytic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field; MBA optional.
• 9–12 years materials experience with 6+ years in management.
• Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Jabil software packages.
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Department locally and drive improvements.
• Create and implement new planning strategies.
• Review capacity modules and schedules.
• Ensure material liability coverage and master schedule data integrity.
• Monitor department KPIs and maintain procedures/work instructions.
• Oversee departmental budgeting.
• Analyze revenue trends and report to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics strategy

Financial analysis

Change management

Communication

Data analysis

Team leadership

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

APICS/NAPM certification

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Jabil software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Drives planning team to achieve continuous improvement in key materials metrics and provides exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the management, leadership and development of the Planning Department within a local Site .
• Creates and implements new planning strategies.
• Reviews capacity modules and schedules.
• Ensures material liability coverage and master schedule data integrity.
• Monitors Key Performance Metrics of the Department.
• Ensures robust processes and documentation such as procedures and work instructions are implemented and maintained.
• Has responsibility for departmental budgeting.
• Analyzes revenue trends for the plant and provides updates to stakeholders.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required.
• 9 to 12 years related Materials experience including 6 years in a management role.
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages.
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred but not required.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.