Production Planner

Jabil Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Job summary

Jabil in Salt Lake City is seeking a Production Planner to bridge customer demand with manufacturing execution. You will create and release production plans, ensure schedules are feasible, and drive on-time delivery by coordinating with Operations and cross-functional teams.

You will analyze capacity and material constraints, maintain master schedules in SAP, and monitor performance to meet revenue targets. Strong ERP/MRP experience and an engineering mindset are valued in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Production scheduling

Excel skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

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

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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