Master Planner

Jabil; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, &

Vision Insurance with HRA/HSA options

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to orchestrate production schedules and ensure on-time delivery across a dedicated workcell. You will drive the Master Production Schedule, BOM creation, and routing validation while mentoring planning staff.

You will optimize capacity, manage material control, and maintain accurate revenue forecasts. This role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, and Customer Management to meet contractual requirements and customer demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience or Master’s with 3+ years; PhD with no experience acceptable.
• Experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning, or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting customer demand planning and scheduling.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of BOM management and routing structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities for assigned workcell ensuring on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule (MPS) and BOMs.
• Manage material control activities and minimize liability exposure.
• Reconcile MPS against PO coverage weekly.
• Meet 95% MPS performance goal.
• Mentor Production Planners and Document Coordinators.
• Ensure schedules align with contractual terms and customer demand.
• Drive continuous improvement in capacity planning models.

Skills

MRP

ERP systems

Production planning

Capacity planning

Forecasting

BOM management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Equivalent combinations

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Excel

Planning software

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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.

How will you make an impact?

Lead all planning activities for an assigned workcell while ensuring on-time delivery, production readiness, capacity optimization, inventory control, and revenue accuracy. Serve as the planning expert for the workcell by driving execution of production schedules, managing customer demand requirements, and mentoring Production Planners and Document Coordinators to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

What will you do?

• Ensure 100% on-time delivery performance for assigned customers and programs.
• Establish and maintain production build readiness.
• Optimize capacity utilization and customer demand sizing.
• Maintain accurate revenue forecasting and planning assumptions.
• Manage material control activities and minimize material liability exposure.
• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) within Jabil's ERP system, including Purchase Order coverage.
• Reconcile the MPS against customer Purchase Order coverage on a weekly basis.
• Ensure the Master Production Schedule remains accurate, achievable, and aligned with customer demand.
• Achieve and maintain a 95% MPS performance goal.
• Own production planning, Bills of Material (BOM), and document control processes.
• Analyze material and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to both internal teams and customers.
• Maintain and continuously improve capacity planning models to optimize manufacturing resource utilization.
• Meet regularly with Workcell and Manufacturing teams to review production schedules, adjust plans as necessary, optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers.
• Maintain current customer contracts and ensure planning activities comply with contractual terms and conditions.
• Understand and manage customer liability windows related to material purchases, inventory commitments, and production scheduling.
• Serve as the workcell planning subject matter expert and ensure products are only released to production with valid customer demand, sufficient materials, accurate BOMs, and approved routings.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings to ensure accurate inventory transactions and work-in-process tracking.
• Manage End-of-Life (EOL) planning activities, including coordinating cross-functional meetings, developing disposition strategies, and ensuring execution of final build schedules.
• Own and manage the Jabil purge process for internal workcell inventory management.
• Mentor and support Production Planners and Document Coordinators within the assigned workcell.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.
• Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience required; OR
• Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience required; OR
• PhD with no prior experience required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• Experience in Production Planning, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field.
• Experience developing and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting customer demand planning and production scheduling activities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Management.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of MRP and Master Production Scheduling principles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of lead times for components, manufacturing processes, machine programming, and test development activities.
• Understanding of the complete product build lifecycle and the sequence of events required to support production.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate production schedules based on customer demand and operational capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate material and capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Knowledge of Bills of Material (BOM) management and routing structures.
• Ability to manage inventory liabilities while maintaining customer service commitments.
• Strong forecasting and planning capabilities.
• Ability to interpret customer contracts and apply contractual planning requirements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP, planning, and reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required to work at this specific site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS Certification preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing End-of-Life (EOL) product transitions.
• Advanced knowledge of capacity planning and demand management methodologies.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain or planning functions.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization and materials liability management.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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