Planner II

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.

 

This position is open for Weekend day shift Fri-Sat-Sunday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Shift allowance: 25%

JOB SUMMARY

• Support all planning activities for the dedicated assigned Workcell and liaises with the Buyers to coordinate and expediate the flow of materials between departments according to forecast, daily and weekly production schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Master Planner in developing a Master Production Schedule (MPS) to maximise operation capacity and attaining stock levels.
• Continuous review of forecasted order demand to determine customer requirements.
• Continuous balancing of materials supply and stock levels to optimise customer service and operational efficiencies.
• Completion of status reports to monitor production progress and ensure customer orders are meeting the targeted completion times, customer demand changes and materials availability.
• Assisting coordination of delivery of materials to meet the production schedule.
• Ensure materials & consumables are ordered for relevant production areas on time, in full and in accordance with the requirements of planned production
• Support new product development introduction, with effective demand and supply planning.
• Coordinates the production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Supports in determining Manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
• Aids to ensure that the MPS is in line with capacity and material availability.
• Supports the coordination of the production schedule for the execution of production orders across the site and ensuring customer priorities are optimized.
• Assists with the creation of production schedules with a focus on minimizing downtime whilst meeting company and customer target inventory levels.
• Assists with and coordinates continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluates customer forecast and enter information into ERP system while maintaining data integrity.
• Provides weekly/monthly build plans to operations ensuring customer priorities are optimized.
• Supports and coordinates maintaining a feasible production plan and closely work with Master Planner and operations team to achieve successful execution of the plan.
• Analyses, plan and release production orders to manufacturing while verifying materials and equipment required for production are available
• Schedules, expedite and coordinate the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and material releases
• Report as finished and end production orders, identify and report out on cost discrepancies.
• Work effectively with multiple departments to meet customer SLA.
• Interfaces with Line Leads, Material Handlers and Buyers to resolve concerns regarding schedules, part shortages, expediates etc.
• Supports with key planning metrics and to ensure they are achieved and maintained e.g., OTD, Inventory, (WIP & DII)
• Analyzes material and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to the Workcell and customer based on accurate customer demand.
• Coordinate and supports Jabil purge process for internal Workcell purges.
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• Other ad hoc duties may be assigned.

Person specification:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning & organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the English language is a requirement alongside eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A “can do” work ethic with excellent problem-solving skills.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Essential criteria

• Primary degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Operations Management). May substitute experience in lieu of educational requirements.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Production Planning.
• Analytical skills and ability to make data based decisions.
• IT Skills (intermediate to advanced excel skills / MRP/ ERP system experience)
• 6 – 12 months Jabil experience is required for internal applicants.

Desired criteria

• Experience in electronic manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading process improvements / lean manufacturing activities in a manufacturing environment

 

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