Production Planner I

Jabil; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company seeks a Planner responsible for developing production schedules. The role requires strong skills in inventory control and scheduling to ensure timely delivery and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and be committed to safety and quality standards. Join Jabil and be a part of a vibrant community with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a planning role is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience with inventory control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the execution of an achievable production schedule.
• Manage production activity synchronizing with MPS.
• Minimize changeovers and maintain production integrity.

Skills

Inventory Control

Production Scheduling

Problem Solving

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

SUMMARY
Planners are responsible for developing and ensuring the execution of an achievable production schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Schedule production activity in synch with MPS.
· Run planned orders to meet production schedule.
· Ensure Prep-Parts can and is keeping up with the build schedule if needed.
· Focus on minimizing changeovers and production schedule changes while maintaining the integrity of the production board revision.
· Run clean-to-starts, on-time production shipments, EPS maintenance, purge, ECN, and deviation management, maintaining of a handbook.
· Meet daily with the Master Planner or Planning supervisor and manufacturing to assess production schedules, (adjust as necessary, based on production results), optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers, to achieve 100% on time delivery.
· At a minimum, run weekly clean-to-starts to determine any existing material shortages that need to be expedited. Follow up with appropriate Purchasing personnel to ensure commitments are achieved.
· Work with Manufacturing Line Manager(s), Purchasing, and Inventory Control to recommend long term resolutions to shortages due to lack of material control on the production floor.
· At a minimum, conduct readiness meetings on New Products as well as revision changes five days prior to the build.
· Ensure that shipments made are routed to the correct destination, as well as the creation and maintenance of Sales Orders if that duty is placed on the Planner.
· Maintain Jabil packout module, EPS, or equivalent packout system.
· Manage the Deviation/ECN/Purge processes.
· Understand all product production flow.
· Maintain handbook on position by workcell.
· Continuous coordination and follow up with the workcell team.
· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
· Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
HS Diploma or equivalent and two years experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. APICS certification, Inventory Control, and experience preferred.

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