Strategic Production Planner & Demand Scheduler

jabil; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Base Pay Increase

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil in Memphis, TN, on-site, seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain production plans meeting customer requirements. You will forecast demand, adjust schedules, and analyze data to optimize performance.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with strong Excel skills and a background in manufacturing planning and cross-functional collaboration. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain required.
• Manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements and targets.
• Forecasting and demand analysis to adjust production plans.
• Analyze data, create reports, and model spreadsheets to track performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Serve as a key contact for customer communication, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Execute demand management to align inventory with production capacity.
• Oversee materials management to ensure component availability for production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer teams for smooth execution.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement in scheduling and inventory.
• Provide proactive communication regarding risks, delays, or changes impacting commitments.
• Comply with safety, security, and operational procedures.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Demand planning

Excel

Customer service

Communication

Multi-priority management

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in production planning/scheduling or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jabil in Memphis, TN, on-site, seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain production plans meeting customer requirements. You will forecast demand, adjust schedules, and analyze data to optimize performance.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with strong Excel skills and a background in manufacturing planning and cross-functional collaboration. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and proactive communication.