Production Planner

Nypro DR; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and vision

Dental insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Production Planner in the United States to bridge customer demand and manufacturing execution. You will develop and release production plans, analyze capacity and material availability, and collaborate with multiple site teams to keep schedules aligned with commitments.

Responsibilities include maintaining Master Schedules, loading schedules in SAP, and monitoring performance to drive on-time delivery. A strong Excel and ERP/MRP background is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• 2+ years of production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP/MRP system.
• Electronics manufacturing or EMS experience preferred.
• Industrial Engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans that support customer demand and business objectives.
• Release production schedules and coordinate with operations to ensure execution against plan.
• Analyze capacity, material availability, and constraints to create feasible production schedules.
• Create and maintain Master Schedules through material and capacity planning activities.
• Load and maintain production schedules within SAP.
• Monitor schedule performance and address risks affecting delivery.

Skills

ERP/MRP planning

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Material planning

Demand management

Excel skills

Planning tools

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

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?

The Production Planner serves as a key link between customer demand and manufacturing execution. This role is responsible for creating and releasing production plans, ensuring schedules are feasible based on capacity and material availability, and driving execution with Operations to meet customer commitments. The Production Planner monitors planning performance, supports revenue attainment, and works cross-functionally to ensure production schedules are followed and business objectives are achieved.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain production plans that support customer demand and business objectives.
• Release production schedules and work closely with operations to ensure execution against plan.
• Analyze manufacturing capacity, material availability, and constraints to develop feasible production schedules.
• Create and maintain Master Schedules through material and capacity planning activities.
• Load and maintain production schedules within SAP.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address risks that could impact production or customer deliveries.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Materials, and other site teams to resolve planning issues and support on-time delivery.
• Develop revenue forecasts, monitor performance against targets, and support corrective action planning as needed.
• Track planning metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Demand Management process and collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to align supply with demand.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy and the rules of the road.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

• 2+ years of production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and executing production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Experience using SAP or another ERP/MRP system preferred.
• Electronics manufacturing or EMS experience preferred.
• Industrial Engineering experience or educational background is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP planning processes.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, and demand management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret data, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• SAP planning experience.
• Industrial Engineering degree or background.
• Experience with revenue forecasting, planning metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities