Production Planner - based onsite in Memphis, TN

Jabil; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Site Performance Bonus

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Memphis is seeking a Production Planner to manage customer demand and ensure production floor readiness. This role encompasses serving as the primary liaison for demand planning, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll work closely with buying teams and production professionals to optimize material flow and production schedules. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree, ERP experience, and be proficient in logistics planning. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with metal commodities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer‑facing liaison for demand planning.
• Manage demand signals into actionable requisitions for purchasing.
• Collaborate with the production floor team for material availability.
• Collaborate with production floor to ensure material availability and track arrivals.
• Work on production floor to resolve issues and maintain schedule integrity.
• Maintain and analyze Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Notices.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Re-evaluate min/max levels for bulk materials to optimize inventory.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with buyers and customer contacts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills including basic algebra

Logistics planning

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Intermediate Excel skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Communication

Analytical thinking

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Asprova

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Jabil Memphis

The Production Planner is responsible for managing customer demand, driving requisitions for buyers, and ensuring the production floor has the materials needed to meet schedule requirements. The role serves as the primary point of contact between Jabil and the customer’s materials leadership, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Approximately 60% of the time is desk-based planning, with 40% spent coordinating on the production floor with materials technicians and production supervisors.

What can you expect to do?

• Serve as the customer‑facing liaison for demand planning and shipment coordination.
• Manage demand signals and translate them into actionable requisitions for the purchasing team.
• Use and navigate three planning systems: SAP, PRISM, and Asprova.
• Collaborate with the production floor team to ensure timely material availability, understand shortages, and track material arrival dates.
• Work directly on the production floor with materials technicians and their supervisors to resolve issues and maintain schedule integrity.
• Maintain and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Monitor and present planning metrics to Business Units (BU) and drive continuous improvement.
• Re‑evaluate min/max levels for bulk materials to optimize inventory and production flow.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with buyers, production teams, and customer contacts to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including security and operational standards.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; experience with SAP, PRISM, and Asprova preferred.
• 2+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with metal commodities such as copper, steel, and hardware is preferred.
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong understanding of BOMs and ECNs in a high‑volume, multi‑part environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in customer‑facing scenarios.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Strong analytical skills including basic algebra, geometry, and business math.
• Proficient in logistics planning to support business goals and drive strategic execution.
• Comfortable working in both office and production floor environments.

Benefits Package With Jabil

• Competitive Base Salary
• Site Performance Bonus
• Long Term Incentives
• 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