Production Planner - Memphis, TN

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. Job Title: Production Planner Location: Jabil Memphis

The Production Planner is the starting point for all materials and production planning activities. This role is responsible for managing customer demand, driving requisitions for buyers, and ensuring the production floor has the materials needed to meet schedule requirements. The planner serves as the primary point of contact between Jabil and the customers materials leadership, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills.

This position is approximately 60% desk-based planning and 40% floor-based coordination, requiring comfort working directly 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?

• Bachelors 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

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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

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