Production Planner II

Jabil; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter Benefits

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Production Planner II in North Carolina to serve as the primary interface for demand planning and shipment updates. You will develop and maintain a feasible operational plan, ensure its execution, and drive customer satisfaction while improving planning metrics.

You will collaborate with business units, load Master Schedules into the ERP system, and monitor revenue performance with corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years in supply chain, production planning or materials in industrial setting.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or similar.
• Kinaxis experience is a plus.
• Lean tools (5 Why, kaizen, six sigma) highly desired.
• Must be able to problem solve and pivot priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative demand plan with BU and Customer and execute Demand Management process.
• Create Master Schedule through resource, material and capacity sizing analysis.
• Load Master Schedule into the Jabil ERP system.
• Maintain feasible production plan and work with operations to execute it.
• Develop revenue forecast and monitor performance; implement corrective action as needed.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

ERP/MRP

SAP

KINAXIS

MS Excel

English

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Kinaxis

MS Excel

Job description

How will you make an impact?

The Production Planner II serves as the primary customer interface for demand planning and shipment updates. They develop and maintain a feasible operational plan, ensure its successful execution, and work to achieve high customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Production Planner minimizes Jabil's liability and continuously improves performance across key planning metrics.

This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

What will you do?

• Work with BU and Customer to Develop a collaborative demand plan through properly executing the Demand Management Process
• Create a Master Schedule through resource analysis including material sizing and capacity sizing
• Load Master Schedule into the Jabil ERP system.
• Create and maintain a feasible production plan and closely work with operation team to achieve successful execution of the plan.
• Develop revenue forecast and closely monitor the actual performance and drive for immediate corrective action and recovery plan in case there is potential miss to the revenue target.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive for continuous improvement
• 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 preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, and materials in an industrial environment
• Thorough experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or similar
• Previous use of rapid response tools such as KINAXIS is helpful
• Use of lean tools including 5 Why, kaizen methods, six sigma principles highly desired
• Must have the ability to problem solve and pivot priorities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP
• Advanced PC skills including MS Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, strong communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill

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