Planning Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This role leads the planning team to drive continuous improvement in key material metrics while delivering exceptional support to customers, team members, and stakeholders. It supports Jabils industrial, networking, and energy product PCBA and assembly business at the local site, ensuring robust planning strategies that align with customer requirements, optimize resources, and create outstanding value for all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the management, leadership and development of the Planning group within a local Site .

Creates and implements new planning strategies.

Reviews capacity modules and schedules.

Ensures material liability coverage and master schedule data integrity.

Monitors Key Performance Metrics of the Department.

Ensures robust processes and documentation such as procedures and work instructions are implemented and maintained.

Has responsibility for departmental budgeting.

Analyzes revenue trends for the plant and provides updates to stakeholders.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.

Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable companys business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.

Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.

Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.

Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.

Strong and convincing communication skills.

Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required.

15 years+ related Materials experience in large-scale electronics manufacturing including 6 years+ in a management role. Expertise in materials planning and production planning; experience in demand planning is highly desirable.

Advanced PC skills.

APICS/NAPM certification is preferred but not required.

Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.